Claude
This is a maximum card (postcard used as FDC) featuring a vintage Victorian-style illustration of Santa Claus riding a white and tan rocking horse while carrying a basket of toys including a doll and American flag, a decorated Christmas tree on his back, against a starry night sky with crescent moon. The text 'Merry Christmas' appears at the top in gold script. The stamp is the 1982 USA 20-cent 'Season's Greetings' issue depicting Santa Claus face close-up (Scott #2064). The postmark is a circular cancellation from Santa Claus, Indiana dated First Day of issue. The back identifies the postcard as item #7723 'Santa and the Beautiful Rocking Horse,' a reproduction of an antique postcard published in America about 1890, printed by The Evergreen Press, Walnut Creek, California 94596.
Mistral
The cachet artwork depicts a vintage illustration of Santa Claus riding a white and tan rocking horse, holding a Christmas tree and toys, set against a starry night sky with a crescent moon. The stamp features a close-up of Santa Claus with a red hat and beard, surrounded by holly and gifts. The postmark is a circular cancellation with the text 'Santa Claus, IN' and a partial date. The text 'Merry Christmas' is prominently displayed in gold lettering at the top of the cachet. The condition of the cover appears to be excellent, with clear and vibrant colors.
(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)
