William Howard Taft President Postcard 1908 Tuck's Presidents Series-image
William Howard Taft President Postcard 1908 Tuck's Presidents Series-image

William Howard Taft President Postcard 1908 Tuck's Presidents Series

$ 5.27

Number of Items in Set: 1 Continent: North America brand: Raphael Tuck Sons Postage Condition: Unposted Unit of Sale: Single Unit Subject: Political City: Columbus Region: Ohio Features: Divided Back Unit Type: Unit Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Country of Origin: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Year Manufactured: 1908 Signed: No Type: Printed (Lithograph) Country: United States Featured Person: William Howard Taft Unit Quantity: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Brand/Publisher: Raphael Tuck Sons

Description

William Howard Taft President Postcard 1908 Tuck's Presidents Series. This collectible postcard features an iconic portrait of William Howard Taft, the twenty-sixth President of the United States, commemorating his inauguration on March 4, 1909. The image, copyrighted in 1908 by Baker Art Gallery, captures Taft with his distinctive mustache, rendered with a refined printing technique that suggests hand-coloring or photogravure. Published by the renowned Raphael Tuck & Sons as part of their prestigious "Presidents of the United States" Series Nº 2328, this card is also identified as belonging to "The King and Queen" series, indicative of Tuck's high-quality artistry. The reverse side provides a concise biography of Taft, detailing his birth, education, and political career leading up to his presidency, making it a valuable historical artifact. Printed in Saxony, Germany, this postcard exemplifies the fine European printing craftsmanship of the early 20th century, appealing to collectors of presidential memorabilia, US history, and Raphael Tuck postcards.

Related products