Antique "A Merry Christmas" embossed postcard showing a large pale blue bell covered in forget-me-not flowers, tied with a yellow-green ribbon bow between two pine branches, with white blossoms in the corners on a sage green ground. Standard size (about 5.5 x 3.5 in), divided back, marked "printed in Germany" on the back edge; no publisher named. Used and postally mailed, with light edge and corner wear and a pencil name on the front.

Postmarked East Palestine, Ohio, Dec 23, 1909, with a green 1-cent Franklin stamp. Addressed to Miss Mary Ester (as written) Burton, Salem, Col. Co., O. The message reads "A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Addie," and "Addie" is also penciled on the front below the greeting.

A nice early Christmas card with strong embossing and a real Ohio family connection, from a group of cards sent to the Burton family of Salem.