{"product_id":"vintage-christmas-postcards-lot-robin-holly-victorian","title":"Vintage Christmas Postcards Lot of 5 | Antique Victorian Holiday Postcard Set | Robin Redbreast Holly Church 1900s–1910s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Christmas postcard lot of 5 — a beautiful grouping from the Golden Age of postcards, circa 1900s–1910s. The standout piece is a stunning robin redbreast portrait on holly, printed with rich color and remarkable detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe remaining four cards feature a moonlit church with narcissus and forget-me-nots, a snowy village scene with holly, a holly-bordered winter landscape, and a peaceful river scene — all with warm period typography and holiday sentiments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are charming together as a framed display, a collector's addition, or a seasonal décor accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem: Lot of 5 antique Christmas postcards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoliday \/ Theme: Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCards Included: (1) Robin redbreast on holly branch — 'A Happy Christmas'; (2) Moonlit church scene with narcissus and forget-me-nots — 'A Merry Christmas'; (3) Holly wreath with snowy village — 'A Merry Christmas' with verse; (4) 'Christmas Greetings' — holly banner over winter village scene, red border; (5) River landscape — 'A Merry Christmas To You'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Approximately 1900s–1910s (Golden Age of Postcards)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Not confirmed from photos on all cards; one card shows Series 224 C notation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Origin: One card noted 'Made in Germany' on back — not confirmed for all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePostmarks \/ Written Messages: Some cards written and addressed (see backs); Canton Point Maine, Olen Russell recipient noted on one\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: \u003ca title=\"standard postcard\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/souvenir-and-ephemera\"\u003eStandard postcard \u003c\/a\u003esize, approximately 3.5 x 5.5 inches; one card is taller\/narrower format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors: Robin card — cream ground, vivid orange-red and white; Church card — peach\/cream, blue and teal tones; Holly wreath — cream with green and red; Christmas Greetings — silver-gray with red border and green holly; River scene — pale blue-green ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition Grade: Good — mixed within lot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobin card: Vivid color, strong image, intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolly wreath verse card: Clean front with good color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas Greetings holly banner: Nice silver-gray tones, intact border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll five fronts display well and photograph cleanly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChurch\/narcissus card: Rounded\/cut lower corners, some edge aging visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver scene card: Light age toning to paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome cards have handwritten messages and addressed backs — consistent with era and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor surface aging expected across all cards given estimated 110+ year age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNear Fine: Minimal to no wear; appears unposted and unhandled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good: Light wear only; displays well; minor flaws noted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood\u003c\/strong\u003e: Honest wear consistent with age and use; all features present; clearly noted flaws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFair: Heavy wear, damage, or significant flaws; listed at reduced value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe robin redbreast card is the star of this group — robins are a beloved symbol of British-style Victorian Christmas imagery and are actively sought by bird lovers, postcard collectors, and holiday décor enthusiasts alike. The moonlit church with narcissus has a dreamy, painterly quality that stands apart from typical holiday cards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaken together, the five cards offer a cohesive window into the sentimental holiday art of the early 1900s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Stands Out \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for: Framing, seasonal display, holiday vignette styling, scrapbooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay appeal: Robin card is especially frame-worthy; the group photographs well together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject appeal: Robin, holly, winter church, snowscapes — classic Victorian Christmas iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGift or collecting appeal: Thoughtful gift for a postcard collector, Christmas enthusiast, or vintage décor love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48410870743295,"sku":"B-5 \/ T-16 \/ 2594","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/vintage-christmas-postcards-lot-robin-front..jpg?v=1776638975","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-christmas-postcards-lot-robin-holly-victorian","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}