Large collection of 100+ original Soviet New Year and Christmas greeting cards, dating mainly from the 1960s–1980s.

The lot contains a wonderful variety of colourful festive postcards featuring traditional Soviet New Year themes, including Ded Moroz (Father Frost), Snow Maiden, children, winter landscapes, animals, birds, Christmas trees, clocks, ornaments and seasonal illustrations by well-known Soviet artists.

Details:

* Over 100 original greeting cards

* USSR / Soviet Union

* Mainly unused with clean backs

* Majority from the 1960s–1980s

* Mixed publishers and artists

* Colour printed cards

* A wide variety of festive designs

* Exact cards shown in the photographs

Unlike Western Christmas traditions, New Year (Novy God) was the Soviet Union’s most important winter holiday. Greeting cards were produced in huge numbers and became famous for their colourful artwork, featuring Ded Moroz, fairy-tale characters, wildlife and winter scenes. Today these postcards are highly collectible for their nostalgic artwork and historical significance.

Condition:

* Good vintage condition overall.

* Most cards are unused.

* Some may show minor age-related wear, light corner wear or storage marks.

* Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

* You will receive the exact collection shown.

Ideal for:

* Soviet postcard collectors

* New Year and Christmas ephemera collections

* USSR memorabilia

* Vintage paper collectibles

* Scrapbooking and craft projects

* Holiday décor and display collections