1880s Gnome Christmas Greeting Playing Card Theme

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1880s Gnome Christmas Greeting Playing Card Theme This listing is a 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" advertising trade card Christmas greeting card. The chromolithograph illustration on front depicts a gnome balanced on a playing card with playing cards in his hat band. He is in a tree with jingle bells in one hand. Acorns on the leaves. Interesting fantasy imagery. It is captioned Christmas! welcome time of all! May it smile on thee, Nought but happy days recall, Fill thy heart with glee! L.N. Marked O.Bs. 461. Reverse indicated Compliments of R. & J. Gilchrist - Importers and Dealers in Dry Goods at the Old Stand 5 & & Winter St., Boston. Established 1855. Not dated. c1880. Condition: light glue marks (scrapbook removal) on reverse; light surface wear on front. Overall excellent. Our Policies Buyer pays shipping. We ship through the Postal Service and recommend insurance on your purchase, as we cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged goods. If payment is not received within two weeks of the completion of the auction, we reserve the right to relist or sell the item to the underbidder. We prefer PayPal, but gladly accept checks and/or moneyorders. When inquiring about an item prior to the sale, please be sure to tell us the date of the auction . NOTES: International Buyers - Please Note: We comply with all customs regulations and state read more