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Antique Raphael Tuck & Sons \"Loving Greetings\" Postcard from the sought-after Floral Missives Series No. 11. This charming early 1900s postcard features a beautifully illustrated child surrounded by vibrant blue forget-me-nots and four-leaf clovers, with a small bird perched above. Rich colors and delicate artwork make this an attractive example of Raphael Tuck\'s renowned postcard designs.
The reverse is postmarked Ottumwa, Iowa, February 1, 1909, with a 1ยข stamp affixed and a handwritten message. The card is addressed to Emily Medland of Mystic, Iowa, adding potential interest for genealogy, family history, and Iowa ephemera collectors.
Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Art Publishers to Their Majesties The King & Queen, this postcard is part of the popular Floral Missives Series No. 11 and represents the beautiful greeting cards produced during the Divided Back Era (1907-1915).
Condition is consistent with age and postal use. The card exhibits corner and edge wear, creasing, surface wear, age toning/discoloration, and a small tear along the left edge near the center. Please review all photographs carefully for your own assessment of antique postcard
Raphael Tuck & Sons publisherFloral Missives Series No. 11\"Loving Greetings\" designForget-me-nots, four-leaf clovers, bird, and child motifPosted with 1909 Ottumwa, Iowa postmarkAddressed to Emily Medland of Ayrshire, IowaDivided-back era postcard (1907-1915)Excellent addition to Raphael Tuck, greeting postcard, Iowa, genealogy, and antique ephemera collectionsPlease examine all images closely, as they form an important part of the description and condition assessment.
