Vintage New Year Postcard with Birds, Bells & Mistletoe, Printed in Germany

This charming vintage New Year postcard features a beautifully detailed illustration of five colorful birds perched on leafy branches, surrounded by delicate blue forget-me-not flowers and a decorative garland of golden bells tied with pink ribbons. A sprig of mistletoe hangs at the top center, adding to the festive theme. The greeting "Best Wishes for New Year" is prominently displayed in red and black lettering within a gold arch framing the birds. Printed in Germany, this postcard measures the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches, typical of early 20th-century postcards. The back of the card shows a handwritten message and a dated postmark from December 29, 1912, along with a green one-cent U.S. postage stamp. The card's design and production reflect the classic embossed and lithographic printing techniques popular during the era, making it a delightful collectible for postcard enthusiasts and holiday memorabilia collectors alike. Has edge tear. Vintage original antique holiday postcard. Please view both sides of card for detailed condition. Most cards have corner ding, creases, and related age wear.