Antique Halloween Postcard Signed Ellen H. Clapsaddle - Children Reading Ghost Stories at Bedtime, 4 Jack O' Lanterns - Embossed, Postmarked Oct 31, 1909
Condition (see definitions below): Excellent, slight corner bumps. Please
look at scans and use the magnifier, as they are part of the
description.
Subject: Cute boy and girl in white pajamas reading book, "Ye Ghost Story,"
- Artist: Ellen H. Clapsaddle, rare and very collectible.
- Greeting: "A THRILLING HALLOWE'EN."
- Features: Cute children with detailed expressions, four smiling Jack O' Lanterns, deep colors contrasting with white pajamas.
- Printed in front lower corner: "PAINTING ONLY COPYRIGHTED BY S. GARRE 1909."
- Printed on back: "Printed in Germany."
- Other details: Artist signed, embossed, divided back, postmarked Oct 31, 1909, Brooklyn, N.Y., Flatbush Station flag cancellation.
- Hard to find in this condition.
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Condition
Definitions:
Mint - Perfect card; no marks on front, bends or creases.
Near Mint -
Like Mint but very light aging or very slight discoloration. Not as sharp
or crisp.
Excellent -
No bends or creases; no rounded or blunt corners. May be postally used.
Very Good+ -
No bends or creases; corners may be just a bit blunt or rounded.
Very Good -
Corners may be just a bit blunt or rounded. Almost undetectable crease or
bend that does not detract from overall appearance of the picture side.
Good -
Corners may be noticeably blunt or rounded with noticeably slight bends or
creases.
Fair - Card
is intact. Excess soil, stains, creases, writing or cancellation may
affect picture.
Poor