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Up for sale is a wonderfully preserved, highly collectible vintage 1940s mechanical Valentine\'s Day greeting card manufactured by the historic Gibson Art Company (marked Gibson Cinti., U.S.A.). This unique piece features a folding fan-shaped silhouette complete with its original cream-colored string and hanging tassel accent. The front graphics showcase charming, vibrant illustrations of four anthropomorphic teddy bear mail carriers carrying full postal bags labeled \"MAIL.\" MECHANICAL FEATURE:
This is an active multi-flap mechanical card. It features four individual miniature overlay envelopes that lift upwards to reveal hidden, step-by-step romantic sentiments that correspond to the central poem. COMPLETE SCRIBED VERSE:
\"The movie stars get FAN MAIL
From admirers everywhere
But, Honey, with a \"FAN\" like me
You\'ll always get your share,
For though you\'re not in pictures
You are my BIG SENSATION
And I\'m the one who looks on you
With ardent admiration.\"INTERIOR FLAP MESSAGES:
1. \"A Valentine Greeting\" ➔ Opens to: \"Hello, I think you\'re wonderful\"
2. \"A Valentine Message\" ➔ Opens to: \"Here\'s some Valentine affection\"
3. \"A Valentine Thought\" ➔ Opens to: \"For I\'m your most admiring \'FAN\'\"
4. \"A Valentine Confession\" ➔ Opens to: \"And you suit me to perfection.\"CONDITION REPORT:
Excellent vintage condition for paper ephemera of this era. The card features a clear, authentic vintage fountain pen inscription on the lower inner margin reading \"with love, Aunt Mary.\" The paper stock shows light, natural age-toning along the fold lines and typical factory residue dots behind the flaps where the original manufacturing adhesive held them flat for store display. All mechanical paper hinges are completely intact with no structural tears or deep creases. Tassel string is securely attached.SHIPPING:
Ships securely flat in a rigid cardboard mailer with tracking to prevent any bending or folding during transit.
