Postcards

St. Patrick's Day — Irish Wolfhound with Castle Ruins

Postmark Year

1910

Scanned

June 3, 2026

Colorscale

color

Publisher

Raphael Tuck & Sons

Front

Description: Color embossed St. Patrick's Day postcard featuring an Irish wolfhound reclining before ancient castle ruins at sunset, with a shamrock border, an Irish harp crest, and a patriotic verse: 'The land of our fathers, Our forefathers' sireland, Bright gem of Old Neptune, We love thee, old Ireland!'

Printed Text: "The land of our fathers, Our forefathers' sireland, Bright gem of Old Neptune, We love thee, old Ireland!"

Back

Description: Divided back with Tuck's Post Card header; 'CARTE POSTALE / FOR ADDRESS ONLY' on right; Raphael Tuck & Sons 'Shamrock Series' of Post Cards No. 172, Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King and Queen; postmark and stamp affixed; handwritten message on left; addressed to Miss Edith E. Paullin, 5734 Cedar Ave., W. Phila., Pa.

Printed Text: TUCK'S POST CARD/CARTE POSTALE/FOR ADDRESS ONLY/Raphael Tuck & Sons 'SHAMROCK SERIES' of Post Cards No. 172/ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN/PRINTED IN SAXONY

Postmark & Message

Postmark: Philadelphia, PA (Nicetown Station), Mar 16, 1910

Message: Let Rover guard your home, Aunt May.

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