5 Novelty Birthday Cards
Published by Raphael Tuck.
Large: Between 23 and 24. 5 cms tall or 9 and 10 inches.
They stand upright using a card flap at the rear.
Unused and in excellent condition.
Undated but the graphics suggest 1950’s.
The kitten with a posy is holding a birthday card for a two year old that is pasted on. You slip the front of the card Out from beneath her paw, open and enjoy the message that is written inside.
The duckling holds a card for a one year old under his wing.
The boy in the baseball cap is delivering the birthday newspaper, a greeting card, to a seven year old.
The postman is making a special delivery to an 8 year old.
The sweet little street cleaner holds a card that is disguised as a dustbin.
These are delightful and very collectible items. They seem to be designed to appeal to both the British and the American market.
Condition: Near Fine. Two are slightly creased at feet one on his hats. The kitten’s ribbon is creased. One, the duckling has a very short closed tear on the right hand side of his hat.
