Items in Category Novelty

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

die-cuts single sheet , single fold
inside back top:-CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
below:-THIS BABY, MERRY AND SWEET COMES WITH MY LOVE TO-DAY, I HOPE THAT MANY A TREAT MAY GLADDEN YOUR CHRISTMAS DAY. NOW TURN THE CARD LITTLE NUMBER TWO IS WAITING FOR NOTICE TO SMILE ON YOU
same images used with same wording arranged differently

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

oblong single sheet , single fold, 3 narrow red margins
inside donkey whose mouth opens when card is opened
I THOUGHT I WOULD ASS-TONISH YOU HA! HA! HE! HAW!

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

die-cuts single sheet cut ,folded & stuck
back at base:-I KNOW YOU WISH ME MERRY ALL THE SEASON THROUGH, AND SO WITH ALL MY HEART, DEAR HERE'S THE SAME TO YOU.

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

oblong single sheet , single fold, 3 narrow red margins
inside chinese caricature whose mouth opens when card is opened
VELLY MELLY SMILIE CHRISTMAS TO YOU!

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

oblong, singe sheet, single fold, 3 narrow margins
inside right top:-A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU
below:-WHAT ARE YOU DREAMING OF MY PRETTY MAID? WHAT THOUGHTS LIE CONCEALED 'NEATH YOUR PRETTY HAT'S SHADE? PRAY LIFT IT AND SEE AND I THINK YOU'LL AGREE THAT THE SEASIDE'S THE PLACE, WITH A PAIL AND A SPADE.

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

die-cuts single sheet , double fold, top & bottom narrow gilt margins
inside back top:-A BRIGHT AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU DEAR.
below:-THIS LOVING GREETING COMES FROM ME WITH MANY A HOPE AND WISH SINCERE, THAT THIS TO YOU AND YOURS MAY BE A HAPPY AND A BRIGHT NEW YEAR

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

oblong cover & single sheet secured by thread, single folded
inside right top:-"A TOKEN OF WARM AFFECTION"
below:-A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A BRIGHT NEW YEAR FROM
second right:-MAY HAPPINESS AND THOU BE EVER FOUND TOGETHER, LIKE BLOSSOM ON THE BOUGH. LIKE BEE AMONG THE HEATHER! MAY NE'ER THE BEE FORSAKE. MAY NE'ER THE BLOSSOM WITHER, BUT THOU OF JOYS PARTAKE, WHENE'ER THIS TIME COMES HITHER!

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

oblong single sheet with movable flap & man climbing rope
inside left top:-CHRISTMAS GREETING AND ALL GOOD WISHES
below:-LIKE THIS LOVER, FOND AND TRUE, UP A LADDER,MADE OF ROPES, CLIMBING, HIS LADY-LOVE TO SEE - MAY KING CHRISTMAS VISIT YOU! AND, OF ALL YOUR DEAREST HOPES, MAKE A DEAR REALITY!

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

die-cuts single sheet with another partly adherent, right flap opens to show harassed father with baby on knee
AND MANY OF 'EM! at base,3 thin red margins

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

die-cuts single sheet with movable flag & & rope,children below
inside left top:-WITH BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A BRIGHT NEW YEAR.
below:-OVER TROUBLE, OVER CARE, OVER EVERYTHING UNFAIR, MAY GOOD FORTUNE, HEALTH AND GLEE, ALL THRO' CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MERRILY FOR YOU MY DEAR! HOIST THE FLAG OF VICTORY!

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

die-cuts single sheet , single fold
inside back top:-CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
below:-THIS BABY, MERRY AND SWEET COMES WITH MY LOVE TO-DAY, I HOPE THAT MANY A TREAT MAY GLADDEN YOUR CHRISTMAS DAY. NOW TURN THE CARD LITTLE NUMBER TWO IS WAITING FOR NOTICE TO SMILE ON YOU
same images used with same wording arranged differently

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

oblong single sheet , double folds, serrated edges, embossed
inside top:-FEATHER I SEE YOU OR NOT I WISH YOU A PAR-TICKLER-LY....MERRY CHRISTMAS. YOURS

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- with or w/o BERLIN DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY

die-cut cover with 3 gilt edges single fold, popup of 4 boys about to snowball policeman appears when card is opened
inside right :-BOBBY CARE! MAY GRIEF BEFALL YOU! DOWN MAY MERRY CHRISTMAS KEEP YOU! AND WHILE JOLLY JOYS SNOWBALL YOU! OFF YOUR BEAT MAY FROLIC SWEEP YOU!
snowman right

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- with or w/o BERLIN DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY

verse from front:-AS YOU SIT BY YOUR FIRESIDE THIS BRIGHT CHRISTMASTIDE I SEND YOU A MESSAGE TO SAY, MAY FORTUNE STILL SMILE AND BRING YOU THE WHILE, MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY
die-cut, single sheet, single fold, 3 serrated edges
inside right :-A RIGHT MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU WITH HEARTY GREETING AND GOOD WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- with or w/o BERLIN DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY

celluloid single sheet,thin
inside top:-CHRISTMAS CHIMES RECALL GOOD TIMES AND SWEETLY STIR THE HEART
below:-A BRIGHT AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU FROM

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK with or w/o BERLIN-- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY

2 sheets with orange silk bow stuck together with designed card mounted on orange back
some sheets cannot be scanned without damage

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK with or w/o BERLIN-- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY

die-cut single sheet single folded, embossed
inside right top:-WITH ALL THE LOVE OF MY HEART
below:-LOVERS, LOVERS, EVERYWHERE, 'NEATH THE BLUE SPRING SKY; ALL ARE HAPPY EVERYWHERE, WHY NOT YOU AND i?

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK with or w/o BERLIN-- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY

die-cut, perforated with central small sheet, moving reveals head & shoulders of pretty girl , embossed

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK with or w/o BERLIN-- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY

die-cut flimsy sheets, cut & single folded to 3 left & 3 right flaps, embossed
no wording inside, but last page shows boy smoking long pipe, girl disapproves

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK with or w/o BERLIN-- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY

die-cut flimsy sheets, cut & single folded to 3 left & 3 right flaps, embossed
no wording inside, but last page shows boy holds wool as girl winds

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK with or w/o BERLIN-- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY

die-cut single folded to umbrella top over scene, embossed
no wording inside,

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN PRUSSIA -- with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

die-cut cover & single sheet, secured by thread
inside first right top:-REMEMBRANCE
below:- 'MIDST THE GLEAMING BEAUTY OF THE SNOW AND RIME, I SEND THIS BRIGHT REMEMBRANCE OIF SUNNY SUMMER TIME -- TO SHOW MY HEART IS BEATING STILL WITH WARMTH NO WINTRY WIND CAN CHILL.

logo over TRADE MARK -- PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT -- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- with or without MONTREAL -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN SAXONY

oblong cover & single sheet secured by ribbon, single folded, embossed
inside first right:-A BRIGHT AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU FROM
second right:-TIME TOUCH YOU GENTLY DAY BY DAY, AND AS YOUR BIRTHDAYS COME AND GO, FOR EVERY JOY IT TAKES AWAY, SOME SWEETER, FAIRER GIFT BESTOW.

logo over TRADE MARK --PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT-- TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; with or without PARIS ; NEW YORK . MONTREAL-- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN SAXONY, with or without ARTISTIC SERIES

die-cut cellophane cover, single sheet secured by ribbon, single fold to give left & right flaps,
inside right first page: top:- GOOD WISHES GREET THEE, AND GOOD FORTUNE SPEED THEE
below:-WITH HEARTY CHRISTMAS GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR FROM
inside right second page:- I WISH THEE JOY, THAT, LIKE THE SUN IN HEAVEN WHOSE EVERY CHANGE, FROM ROSY DAWN TO EVEN MAKES BEAUTIFUL THE DAY-I WISH THEE PEACE THAT, LIKE BRIGHT FRAGRANT FLOWERS...ON THY WAY

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD --ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN AND TO HER MAJESTY QUEEN MARY COPYRIGHT LONDON PRINTED IN ENGLAND.

die-cut cover & single sheet secured by red, white & blue ribbon, single folds, blue/grey background
inside right top:- FONDEST WISHES AND MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY
below:-THE BEST OF LUCK, DEAR BOY, TO YOU, TO KEEP YOU SAFE AND SOUND! MY THOUGHTS WILL EVER BE WITH YOU TILL BRIGHTER DAYS COME ROUND!

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD --ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN AND TO HER MAJESTY QUEEN MARY COPYRIGHT LONDON PRINTED IN ENGLAND.

die-cut cover & single sheet secured by orange, white & blue ribbon, single folds, 3 gilt margins, pale blue background
inside top:- FONDEST WISHES AND MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY
below:-THE BEST OF LUCK, DEAR BOY, TO YOU,TO KEEP YOU SAFE AND SOUND! MY THOUGHTS WILL EVER BE WITH YOU TILL BRIGHTER DAYS COME ROUND!

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD --ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN AND TO HER MAJESTY QUEEN MARY COPYRIGHT LONDON PRINTED IN ENGLAND.

die-cut cover & single sheet secured by red, white & blue ribbon, single folds, cream background
inside top:- BIRTHDAY GREETINGS AND ALL GOOD WISHES
below:-GOOD LUCK TO YOU, AS YOU WING YOUR WAY THROUGH SKIES OF BLUE OR SKIES OF GREY, SUNSHINE OR CLOUDY WEATHER; I THINK OF YOU, AND OF DAYS IN STORE, GLAD DAYS WHEN YOU COME HOME ONCE MORE, AND WE'RE AGAIN TOGETHER!

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD --ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN AND TO HER MAJESTY QUEEN MARY COPYRIGHT LONDON PRINTED IN ENGLAND.

oblong cover & single sheet secured by glue, single folds, cloudy background
inside top:- BIRTHDAY GREETINGS AND ALL GOOD WISHES
below:-MY THOUGHTS COME SWIFTLY WINGING, THIS LOVING MESSAGE BRINGING-- MAY NOUGHT BUT GOOD BETIDE YOU, AND LUCK BE E'ER BETIDE YOU!

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD --ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN AND TO HER MAJESTY QUEEN MARY COPYRIGHT LONDON PRINTED IN ENGLAND.

die-cut cover & single sheet secured by red, white & blue ribbon, single folds, blue background
inside top:- LOVING WISHES FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY
below:-MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU, MY BOY, TO-DAY, IN WISHES WARMER THAN MY WORDS CAN SAY, GOD KEEP YOU, DEAR, WHEREVER YOU MAY BE, AND BRING YOU SAFELY BACK AGAIN TO ME.

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD --ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN AND TO HER MAJESTY QUEEN MARY COPYRIGHT LONDON PRINTED IN ENGLAND.

die-cut cover & single sheet secured by red, white & blue ribbon, single folds, 3 red,white & blue margins, blue background
inside top:- LOVING WISHES FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY
below:-MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU, MY BIY, TO-DAY IN WISHES WARMER THAN MY WORDS CAN SAY, GOD KEEP YOU, DEAR, WHEREVER YOU MAY BE, AND BRING YOU SAFELY BACK AGAIN TO ME.

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD --ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN AND TO HER MAJESTY QUEEN MARY COPYRIGHT LONDON PRINTED IN ENGLAND.

die-cut cover & single sheet secured by red, white & blue ribbon, single folds, 3 gilt margins, cream background
inside top:- MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY
below:-OUR DEAREST BOY, OUR PRICE AND JOY, HERE'S ALL THE BEST TO YOU! GOOD LUCK BETIDE YOU AND STAY BESIDE YOU TO BRING YOU SAFELY THROUGH!

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON -- COPYRIGHT -- PRINTED IN ENGLAND
est. KGV period

oblong cover & single sheet secured by ribbon, single fold to left & right flaps
inside right:- FOND WISHES FOR A HAPPY BIRTHDAY I LIKE TO THINK OF YOU, Y DEAR AS RIDING THROUGH THE DAYS UPON THE WINGS OF HAPPINESS THROUGH LAUGHING, CAREFREE WAYS. AND AS EACH ROSY MORN UNFOLDS.....IN YOUR EYES

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; BERLIN; NEW YORK & MONTREAL PRINTED IN GERMANY
dating note: The Raphael Tuck Montreal office only existed between 1907 & 1915, thereby dating the cards as King Edward the VII and early King George V

oblong sheet single folded with honeycomb applique inside,
inside angels both sides, come with different robes & hair, white doves applique,red roses, red hearts, doves , cannot be scanned without serious damage
come with different angels

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; BERLIN; NEW YORK & MONTREAL PRINTED IN GERMANY
dating note: The Raphael Tuck Montreal office only existed between 1907 & 1915, thereby dating the cards as King Edward the VII and early King George V

2 sheets stuck together allowing flap at top to lift showing cupid & many violets
on inside top:- WITH THE MODEST VIOLET, A MESSAGE I'LL ENTWINE, A LOVING , TENDER GREETING, TO MY OWN VALENTINE

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; BERLIN; NEW YORK & MONTREAL PRINTED IN GERMANY
dating note: The Raphael Tuck Montreal office only existed between 1907 & 1915, thereby dating the cards as King Edward the VII and early King George V

first verse from front:-THOUGH YOUR EYES ARE DEMURE AND CAST DOWN, YOU COULD NEVER ASSEMBLE A FROWN; SUCH A PINK OF PERFECTION, WOULD BANISH DEJECTION, - BRIGHTEST GEM IN LOVE'S RADIANT CROWN! O GIVE ME A PLACE IN YOUR HEART, FROM WHICH I CAN NEVER DEPART, BE MY OWN VALENTINE, AS I WILL BE THINE, -TO-DAY IS THE BEST TIME TO START......pink roses around heart shaped plaque
second verse inside:--SHE IS ALL PERFECTION ALL THAT THE BLOOMONG EART CAN SEND FORTH FAIR."
inside back:- TO MY VALENTINE under head & shoulders of pretty brunette with pink rose
die-cut sheet triple folded with greeting on plaque across both flaps
image used on postcards in sets 204 & 2916

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; BERLIN; NEW YORK & MONTREAL PRINTED IN GERMANY
dating note: The Raphael Tuck Montreal office only existed between 1907 & 1915, thereby dating the cards as King Edward the VII and early King George V

2 sheets stuck together allowing movable rose
back:- 0, BE MY ROSEBUD, VALENTINE, AND BLOSSOM IN THIS HEART OF MINE

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; BERLIN; NEW YORK & MONTREAL PRINTED IN GERMANY
dating note: The Raphael Tuck Montreal office only existed between 1907 & 1915, thereby dating the cards as King Edward the VII and early King George V

first verse from front:-WITH MELTING EYES OF DEEPEST BLUE, AND WAVY LOCKS OF GOLDEN HUE, AND ALL THAT'S TENDER, SWEET AND TRUE, HOW CAN I HELP BUT LOVE THEE....VALENTINE....ABOVE ME.
second verse inside:--"E'EN AS A LOVELY FLOWER SO FAIE, SO PURE THOU ART"
inside back:- TO MY VALENTINE under head & shoulders of pretty brunette with yellow rose
die-cut sheet triple folded with greeting on plaque across both flaps
image used on postcards in sets 204 & 2916

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; BERLIN; NEW YORK & MONTREAL PRINTED IN GERMANY
dating note: The Raphael Tuck Montreal office only existed between 1907 & 1915, thereby dating the cards as King Edward the VII and early King George V

first verse from front:-WITH MELTING EYES OF DEEPEST BLUE, AND WAVY LOCKS OF GOLDEN HUE, AND ALL THAT'S TENDER, SWEET AND TRUE, HOW CAN I HELP BUT LOVE THEE! IF YOU'D EXCHANGE YOUR HEART FOR MINE, AND BE MY OWN DEAR VALENTINE, THE SUN FOR ME WOULD ALWAYS SHINE,AND ALL BE BRIGHT ABOVE ME.
second verse inside:--"E'EN AS A LOVELY FLOWER SO FAIR, SO PURE THOU ART"
inside back:- TO MY VALENTINE under head & shoulders of pretty girl with yellow rose
die-cut sheet triple folded with greeting on plaque across both flaps
image used on postcards in sets 204 & 2916

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; BERLIN; NEW YORK & MONTREAL PRINTED IN GERMANY
dating note: The Raphael Tuck Montreal office only existed between 1907 & 1915, thereby dating the cards as King Edward the VII and early King George V

first verse from front:-YOUR AIR OF DIGNITY AND GRACE, THE CLASSIC CONT0UR OF YOUR FACE, YOUR SHINING BRAIDS OF RAVEN HAIR, THE CRIMSON ROSES WHICH YOU WEAR, ALL MARK YOU FOR A QUEEN. SINCE YOU ARE QUEEN OF MY POOR HEART, PRAY GIVE OF YOURS A LITTLE PART THAT YOU MAY REIGN SUPREME IN LOVE, ENDOWED WITH WISDOM FROM ABOVE THE PROUDEST SOVEREIGN EVER SEEN.
second verse inside:--"MY LOVED IS FAIR OF FACE, FULL OF GOODNESS AND OF GRACE"
inside back:- TO MY VALENTINE under head & shoulders of pretty brunette with pink rose
die-cut sheet triple folded with greeting on plaque across both flaps
image used on postcards in sets 204 & 2916

logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON -- COPYRIGHT -- PRINTED IN ENGLAND

oblong single sheet, single fold to left & right flaps
inside right:- FROM ONE "OLD STICK TO ANOTHER --A GREETING OF FRIENDSHIP AND CHEER MAY YOU TAKE LIFE FIRM BY THE HANDLE AND STRIDE THROUGH A PROSPEROUS YEAR!

RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS, COPYRIGHT, Diamond mark registration March 18th, 1882

4 panels folded & cut to stand, titles & night views of marsh & water-lilies on fronts, birthday messages framed by yellow roses & daisies on backs

RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS, COPYRIGHT, Diamond mark registration March 18th, 1882
single fold, thick card stock with die-cut edges, cards shaped as privacy screen that stand upright

4 panels folded & cut to stand, inscription sea views & gulls on fronts, titles, heather & coastal views on backs
First panel:-THOUGH WE CANNOT HOPE TO MEASURE
Second:-ALL THE WEALTH OF HEAVEN'S LOVE
Third- MAY WE REALISE AND TREASURE
Fourth:-CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS FROM ABOVE

RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS, COPYRIGHT, Diamond mark registration March 18th, 1882
single fold, thick card stock with die-cut edges, cards shaped as privacy screen that stand upright

4 panels folded & cut to stand, rural water inset with small boat on each panel
Second:-PROMISE OF THE NEW YEAR
Third- BLOSSOM AND BEAR FRUIT
Fourth:-AS THE YEAR GROWS OLD

logo over TRADE MARK --LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK --TORONTO PRINTED IN GERMANY

2 sheets cut to show movable title & girls face, large orange hat & dress, stylised orange daisies, secured by metallic pin

logo over TRADE MARK --LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK --TORONTO PRINTED IN GERMANY

2 sheets cut to show movable hat on chick secured by metallic pin
folded card back support for standing
used in 1928

RTS easel and palette ARTISTIC SERIES TRADEMARK, LONDON PARIS NEW YORK --DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN BAVARIA, COPYRIGHT
dating note:
dating note: Raphael Tuck & Sons became Limited (LTD) in 1895

die-cut single sheet, double fold giving top & bottom flaps, serrated edges
inside centre:- A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU FROM-

logo over TRADE MARK -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE LONDON STUDIOS AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN SAXONY, COPYRIGHT
dating note: Raphael Tuck & Sons became Limited (LTD) in 1895

die-cut, folded to give front & back flaps
inside left top:-A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
below:-KIND HEAVEN SPARE THEE LONG TO BLESS THE EYES WHOSE JOY THOU ART, AND EARTH'S FULL MEED OF HAPPINESS E'ER BLESS THY GENTLE HEART!
inside right:- bee on leaf

RTS easel and palette ARTISTIC SERIES TRADEMARK logo -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE LONDON STUDIOS AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN SAXONY, COPYRIGHT, with or without ARTISTIC SERIES
dating note: Raphael Tuck & Sons became Limited (LTD) in 1895

oblong single fold heavy stock with 3 serrated edges
message inside left , inside right flap prepared for adherent photo of mansion
inside left:-eight line poem GROWING WITH TIME, LIKE BUDS THAT GROW THROUGH SPRINGTIME HOURS, AND BLOSSOMS AS THE SWEET DAYS GO TO SUMMER FLOWERS--HEARTS ONLY BEAT MORE TENDERLY AS YEAR DEPART! AND SO " A MERRY YULE TO THEE!" WITH ALL MY HEART!

RTS easel and palette ARTISTIC SERIES TRADEMARK logo -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE LONDON STUDIOS AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN SAXONY, COPYRIGHT, with or without ARTISTIC SERIES
dating note: Raphael Tuck & Sons became Limited (LTD) in 1895

die cut images of children in old style dress
verse below:-THE BLITHEST OF ALL CHRISTMAS DAYS BE THIS, DISCLOSING TO YOU FAIRY WORLDS OF BLISS

RTS easel and palette ARTISTIC SERIES TRADEMARK logo -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE LONDON STUDIOS AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN SAXONY, COPYRIGHT, with or without ARTISTIC SERIES
dating note: Raphael Tuck & Sons became Limited (LTD) in 1895

oblong, thicker stock, single fold
inside left:- "O BIRD", I SAID, "I'VE MISSED THE POST!" WILL YOU CONVEY A WORD TO GREET SOME FRIENDS I VALUE MOST? HE ANSWERED"LIKE A BIRD!" BUT IF THE WORDS SOUND POOR AND THIN, YOU NEED NOT FEEL A DOUBT, HE'S BEEN AND PUT HIS CLAWSES IN, AND LEFT MY CLAUSES OUT!
inside right:-robin stands holding placard EXTRA SPECIAL. LATEST EDITION. ARRIVAL OF THE NEW YEAR.....ETC. ETC.
used 1891