Vintage Sleeping Beauty Christmas Postcard by Raphael Tuck 1905 Fantasy

This exquisite vintage postcard features an enchanting scene from the classic fairy tale "The Sleeping Beauty." The colorful illustration shows the prince awakening the princess amidst a lush garden filled with blooming roses, a cat resting nearby, and two white doves overhead. The postcard is a festive Christmas greeting, marked with "Merry Christmas Greetings" at the bottom left corner, combining seasonal charm with timeless storytelling. Produced by the renowned Raphael Tuck & Sons, this postcard is part of their 'Christmas' series (Postcard number 8097), known for detailed chromolithographic printing. The card was printed in Germany, a hallmark of high-quality early 20th-century postcard production. The reverse side bears a UK half-penny stamp and a clear postmark dated December 23, 1905, making it a desirable collectible for both Christmas and fairy tale postcard enthusiasts.