L&E Serie 2262, Divided Back, Halloween Spooks, 1908 Postmark

This postcard features a whimsical Halloween scene with a young boy startled by a costumed figure and a black cat. The illustration is colorful and playful, capturing the spirit of early 20th-century Halloween imagery. The caption reads, 'I'm not afraid of Spooks, Are You? I'm just pretending They Are True.' This card is part of the L&E Serie 2262 collection, known for its charming and humorous designs.

The back of the postcard is of the divided back type, indicating it was produced between 1907 and 1915. It is postmarked from 1908, with a clear cancellation mark from Chicago, Illinois. The stamp is a standard green one-cent U.S. postage stamp of the era. The card is addressed to Willie Paetach in Weesington, South Dakota.

Back of card reads: 'Dear Willie, How are you getting along in school? Do you drive the goats to school? We have just a little snow out there. It snowed a little here. Be a good boy. Good Bye, Aunt.' The card shows some wear, with minor corner creases and slight discoloration, typical for its age.