Novelty Christmas Postcard with Hidden Accordion-fold Message
- England , 1910
England, 1910. Good. Traces of adhesive to verso. Light dust soiling.. Some Christmas treasures hid from view, Within this Box are meant for you." A fun novelty postcard featuring an "Xmas Box" on the front with a flap. When the flap is opened, an accordion greeting with illustrations can be pulled out. The illustrations are eleven reproductions of Christmas greeting cards published by Valentine & Sons, Ltd., of Dundee and London. Unfolded, the accordion measures approx. 15.5" in length. The postcard itself measures 3.25" by 5.5". There is no message on the back, but is addressed to "Ma + Pa. from Auntie + Uncle.