Vintage Raphael Tuck Christmas Postcard 'A Happy Christmas to You' Forest Scene

This charming vintage Christmas postcard features a nostalgic scene of a group of children and adults venturing into a dense forest, led by a man carrying an axe. The detailed illustration captures the warmth and anticipation of the holiday season with its vibrant colors and classic early 20th-century artistic style. The card is titled 'A Happy Christmas to You' and signed by the artist Thumbling, adding a unique collectible appeal. Produced by the renowned Raphael Tuck & Sons, this postcard is part of their 'Christmas' series, numbered 8097, and was printed in Germany, indicating its high-quality chromolithographic production. Measuring the standard postcard size of approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches, it embodies the classic early 1900s postcard era. The reverse side carries the typical divided back format used for correspondence and address. This original postcard is a wonderful piece for collectors interested in Christmas ephemera, vintage holiday art, or Raphael Tuck memorabilia.