SET: Greeting, Queen Victoria, Made in Germany, Christmas & New Year, cats: style of H. Maguire

Set Information edit

Set Comment

logo over TRADE MARK PUBLISHERS TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN -- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; with or without PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN GERMANY -- COPYRIGHT

Items in Set
items
A CHRISTMAS BOX in gilt on deep purple background, terrier has torn open box to find cat inside
QV Germany
A CHRISTMAS BOX in gilt on deep purple background, terrier has torn open box to find cat inside
Item Comment

die-cut, but almost oblong, single fold to front & back flaps, embossed
inside right top:-LOVING WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS.
below:-THIS SEASON FIND YOU GAYEST OF THE GAY - FOR ONLY ONCE A YEAR COMES CHRISTMAS DAY.
same image comes as Tuck postcard 1724 on white background

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Size
11.5 x 8.3 cm.
Categories
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU cat sells kitten an orange from barrow, another walks in from right
QV Germany
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU cat sells kitten an orange from barrow, another walks in from right
Item Comment

die-cut, double fold to left and smaller right flaps, 2 serrated edges
Inside back top:- I HOPE YOU'LL HAVE A HAPPY DAY, BRIMFUL OF FUN AND PLEASURE, THAT CHRISTMAS, WHEN IT'S PASSED AWAY WILL LEAVE A STORE OF TREASURE, OF BRIGHT REMINDERS TO REMAIN UNTIL NEXT YEAR IT COMES AGAIN.
same image comes with different front title & different greetings inside, as well as Tuck postcard 1722

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
11.3 x 7 cm.
Categories
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU in gilt, 3 cats bowl
QV Germany
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU in gilt, 3 cats bowl
Item Comment

die-cut, double fold to 2 front flaps, 2 serrated edges
inside back :- CARDS AND TOYS AND NOVEL GAMES RAIN ON YOU THIS CHRISTMAS-TIDE, EVERY WISH YOUR FANCY FRAMES, BE FULFILLED AND GRATIFIED. HAPPINESS YULE'S HOURS ATTEND, FROM BEGINNING UNTO END

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
14.5 x 3.3 cm.
Categories
BEST CHRISTMAS WISHES in red on side of basket, kitten sits among lilies-of-the-valley
QV Germany
no images for this item
Item Comment

die-cut, two folds
back top:- EACH LILY-BELL'S A LOVING WISH FROM ME THAT CHRISTMAS DAY MAY SWEET AND MERRY BE.

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Size
7.2 x 9 cm.
Categories
CHRISTMAS WISHES cat sits begging when flap is closed, but in red stocking when closed, red ribbon
QV Germany
CHRISTMAS WISHES cat sits begging when flap is closed, but in red stocking when closed, red ribbon
Item Comment

oblong, double fold to bottom & top flaps, Tuck information on back VERY faint
Inside back top:- LOVING WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS
below:-MAY CHRISTMAS MANY PLEASURES BRING TO MAKE YOU HAPPY AS A KING TO FROM
same mage comes with different front title & same greetings inside

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Size
8 x 13.5 cm.
Categories
GREETINGS in gilt on plaque, A HAPPY FAMILY(G,A,H & F illuminated), cat family seated as people on couch, 2 kittens
QV Germany
GREETINGS in gilt on plaque, A HAPPY FAMILY(G,A,H & F illuminated), cat family seated as people on couch, 2 kittens
Item Comment

die-cut, single fold to front & back flaps, 2 scalloped edges
inside back top:- A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU
below:-MAY IT BE A HAPPY YULE, UNDER MIRTH'S DELIGHTFUL RULE, MAY IT BRING THEE HEARTY JOY, DEAR TO EVERY GIRL AND BOY.
same image comes as Tuck postcard 6606 NURSE IN THE PARK

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
9.6 x 11 cm.
Categories
GREETINGS in small plaque on triangular shaped card, 2 kittens lick wooden spoon, pudding behind
QV Germany
GREETINGS in small plaque on triangular shaped card, 2 kittens lick wooden spoon, pudding behind
Item Comment

die-cut, single fold to front & back flaps
inside back top:- A BRIGHT AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS
below:-MERRY CHRISTMAS, GAY AND BRIGHT AND FULL OF FUN FROM MORN TILL NIGHT
same image Tuck postcard 1720
same image of kittens & spoon is used on other ephemera greeting cards

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Size
13.5 x 8.3 cm.
Categories
LOVING WISHES one cat sits on bench with 2 kittens, another cat stands behind the bench
QV Germany
LOVING WISHES one cat sits on bench with 2 kittens, another cat stands behind the bench
Item Comment

die-cut, single fold to front & back flaps, 3 serrated edges
inside right top:- A NEW YEAR TO YOU
below:- TO YOU A HOST OF PRETTY THINGS BE HIDDEN 'NEATH NEW YEAR'S WINGS

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Size
6.5 x 10 cm.
Categories
MANY LOVING CHRISTMAS GREETINGS cat stalks toward 3 puppies asleep on next flap
QV Germany
MANY LOVING CHRISTMAS GREETINGS cat stalks toward 3 puppies asleep on next flap
Item Comment

die-cut, double fold to left & right flaps, serrated edges top & bottom
inside centre:- I HOPE YOU'LL HAVE A HAPPY DAY, BRIMFUL OF FUN AND PLEASURE, THAT CHRISTMAS, ITS PASSED AWAY WILL LEAVE A STORE OF TREASURE, OF BRIGHT REMINDERS TO REMAIN UNTIL NEXT YEAR IT COMES AGAIN.
same image comes as Tuck postcard 1724

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
12.7 x 6.2 cm.
Categories
MERRY CHRISTMAS GREETINGS cat sells kitten an orange from barrow, another walks in from right
QV Germany
MERRY CHRISTMAS GREETINGS cat sells kitten an orange from barrow, another walks in from right
Item Comment

die-cut, double fold to left and smaller right flaps, 2 serrated edges
inside back top:- I HOPE YOU'LL HAVE A HAPPY DAY, BRIMFUL OF FUN AND PLEASURE, THAT CHRISTMAS, WHEN IT'S PASSED AWAY WILL LEAVE A STORE OF TREASURE. OF BRIGHT REMINDERS TO REMAIN UNTIL NEXT YEAR IT COMES AGAIN.
same mage comes with different front title & different greetings inside

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Size
11.3 x 7 cm.
Categories
MERRY CHRISTMAS GREETINGS cat sells kitten an orange from barrow, another walks in from right
QV Germany
MERRY CHRISTMAS GREETINGS cat sells kitten an orange from barrow, another walks in from right
Item Comment

die-cut, double fold to left and smaller right flaps, 2 serrated edges
inside back top:- DO YOU KNOW WHERE CHRISTMAS LAND IS? WHY ITS EVERYWHERE TO-DAY - AND ITS RULER'S BLITHE COMMAND IS -THAT ALL CHILDREN SHOULD BE GAY! MAY YOUR JOYS BE BRIGHT AND MANY, MAKING YOU AS GAY AS ANY.
same mage comes with different front title & different greetings inside

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
11.5 x 8 cm.
Categories
MERRY GREETINGS cat sits begging when flap is closed, but in red stocking when closed, red ribbon
QV Germany
MERRY GREETINGS cat sits begging when flap is closed, but in red stocking when closed, red ribbon
Item Comment

oblong, double fold to bottom & top flaps, Tuck information on back VERY faint
Inside back top:- LOVING WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS
below:-MAY CHRISTMAS MANY PLEASURES BRING TO MAKE YOU HAPPY AS A KING TO FROM
same mage comes with different front title & same greetings inside

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
MERRY GREETINGS in white on purple background, cat carrying kitten followed by 2 kittens all walk left on hind legs
QV Germany
MERRY GREETINGS in white on purple background, cat carrying kitten followed by 2 kittens all walk left on hind legs
Item Comment

die-cut, single fold to front & back flaps, 3 scalloped edges
inside back top:- LOVING WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS
below:-THIS SEASON FIND YOU GAYEST OF THE GAY - FOR ONLY ONCE A YEAR COMES CHRISTMAS DAY.
same images & front title come with different inside greetings

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Size
12 x 8.5 cm.
Categories
MERRY GREETINGS in white on purple background, cat carrying kitten followed by 2 kittens all walk left on hind legs
QV Germany
MERRY GREETINGS in white on purple background, cat carrying kitten followed by 2 kittens all walk left on hind legs
Item Comment

die-cut, single fold to front & back flaps, 3 slightly scalloped edges
inside back top:- LOVING WISHES FOR A NEW YEAR
below:-I'M SENDING LOVE AND WISHES SWEET - YOUR NW YEAR ONCE AGAIN TO GREET
same images & front title come with different inside greetings

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Size
12 x 8.5 cm.
Categories
WITH LOVE 2 kittens lick wooden spoon, plate behind
QV Germany
WITH LOVE 2 kittens lick wooden spoon, plate behind
Item Comment

die-cut, single fold to front & back flaps, 3 serrated edges
inside back top:- A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU
below:-"TIS WELL TO MERRY, 'TIS WELL TO BE GAY MAY YOU BE BOTH, DEAR, THIS BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.

Artist
possibly Helena Maguire (unsigned)
Size
11.3 x 7 cm.
Categories