This vintage postcard-- published by Julius Bien & Company out of New York-- announces "May Santa Claus be Good to you."

This written message on the postcard is dated December 23 of 1909, and the card is stamped and addressed to be sent to Deer Lodge, Powell County Montana; however, there's no postmark to confirm that it was ever posted-- could have been one of those that slipped through!

After the years the postcard may show some typical wear.

PLEASE review the scans carefully and then purchase confidently.

For a domestic mailing, I'll send your postcard free of charge with standard first class shipping within the United States. In the effort to keep our costs down, I tend to trust our postal service and it works out great "99.9%" of the time. Moreover, in my experience "postcard enthusiasts" are a great community of people who are collaborative and don't take advantage of each other; therefore, I typically do not feel the need to drive up your costs so that I can later prove successful delivery-- I trust you. However, if you want to purchase certified mail services (includes tracking), then please send me a message so that we can make arrangements.

I collect, trade, and sell postcards because it's interesting and fun. If I'm selling a postcard that you'd like to own but you perceive that my asking price is just too high for your taste or budget, then please offer me "a deal I can't refuse." I like it best when everybody gets what they want.


Thanks for considering this keepsake.


General Guideline of Postcard Eras

Pre-Postcard (c. 1848-1870)

Pioneer (c. 1870-1898)

Private Mailing Card (c. 1898-1907)

Undivided Back (c. 1901-1907)

Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)

White Border (c. 1915-1930)

Linen (c. 1930-1945)

Photochrome (c.1939-Present)

Real Photo (1900-Present)

Continental (1950's-Present)