Description

Charming Patriotic Canadian Postcard – “To Greet You” Motto (Early 1900s)

This striking and sentimental patriotic postcard captures Canada’s heritage through vibrant design and verse. The front features autumn maple leaves, the Union Jack and Canadian Red Ensign flags, a regal coat of arms, and a proud beaver motif. Centered is the motto “To Greet You,” paired with a patriotic verse praising Canada as “land of the Maple, Queen of the forest and river and lake.”

The reverse side adds to its authenticity:

• Original Canadian postage stamp

• Clear early 1900s cancellation

• Handwritten correspondence

Motto cards that combine patriotic imagery and verses are highly prized by collectors, making this a rare and display-worthy example of Edwardian-era postcard art.

📌 Key Features:

• Authentic Canadian patriotic postcard, early 1900s

• Design includes motto “To Greet You,” patriotic verse, flags, coat of arms, beaver, and maple leaves

• Mailed with stamp, postmark, and handwriting

• Cross-collectible: motto postcards, patriotic ephemera, Canadian history

• A scarce and visually powerful piece of early souvenir design

💡 Perfect for postcard collectors, Canadian ephemera enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates decorative motto cards.