1909 Antique Christmas Postcard, handwritten message, posted with one-cent U.S. stamp

1909 divided-back Christmas postcard with a handwritten message and posted U.S. one-cent stamp. Shows visible age toning, postal wear, and embossing, but the front image remains clear and colorful.

• Title and listing data identify this as an original printed lithograph postcard from 1909.
• Front features a Christmas nativity scene with holly decoration and printed “Christmas Greetings.”
• Back shows a handwritten message, a U.S. one-cent postage stamp, and postal cancellation marks.
• Aspects indicate standard postcard size of 5.5 x 3.5 inches and divided-back era format.
• Condition is consistent with an antique mailed postcard with visible handling and age-related wear.

SKU: 0273

More Info:

• Detected Type: General
• Title: 1909 Antique Christmas Postcard – Hand Written Message – One Cent Stamp USA
• SKU: 0273
• Year Manufactured: 1909
• Material: Paper
• Type: Printed (Lithograph)
• Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
• Theme: Holiday
• Occasion: Christmas
• Features: Stamp
• Postage Condition: Posted
• Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
• Country of Origin: United States
• Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
• Measurements: 5.5 x 3.5 in

• All photos are of the actual item you are looking to purchase.
• Please check photos for actual condition.

TroCuri condition analysis. Every defect TroCuri observed is listed below so you can verify against the photos.

Overall: Used antique postcard with visible postal use, age toning, and surface wear consistent with a mailed early-1900s card.

Visible Flaws: Age discoloration and toning across the card stock; Embossed/pressed areas visible on the back from handling or design relief; Postal cancel marks and stamp wear on the back; Light edge and corner wear consistent with age

Photo Notes: Photos show the front and back of the postcard. The front art is clear, and the back clearly shows the handwritten message, stamp, and postmark.

Wear Points: Corners; Edges; Back surface around the message and stamp area; Areas with embossing/pressing marks

Measurements / Tags / SKU: Listed size is standard postcard format, 5.5 x 3.5 in. SKU shown in listing data: 0273.

Cleaning Notes: No cleaning has been performed or suggested; cleaning could damage the vintage paper surface and postal evidence.