1970s Valentines Greeting Card ~ "SPENCER SPARROW , Esq."
DESCRIPTION ~ ~ seaside*collectibles is pleased to bring you this wonderful Vintage 1970s Hallmark quality Greeting featuring a little brown & white bird with big, brown eyes.
His name is Spencer Sparrow, Esq. He is soooo cute!
Introduced to the Hallmark collection of cards & address books in 1978 and the Spencer Sparrow, Esq. line remained in production through the end of 1998. Holiday ornaments, figurines and a number of other Hallmark products were themed Spencer Sparrow, Esq. designs.
This Spencer Sparrow, Esq. Valentine vintage card is an uncommon find. Actual card shown.
Original mailing envelope included.
The image on the card depicts Spencer Sparrow, Esq. placing an especially sweet strawberry in a woven basket. Spencer is wearing a straw hat with a red heart in the hatband, a red & white bandana around his neck and his signature worn, brown lace-less Oxford shoes.
The cover of the card reads: "Valentine..."
Inside: I'm glad I picked you. Happy Valentine's Day"
Perfect for collecting, gifting or framing and inspires a smile!
DIMENSIONS ~ 5 5/8 " inches x 4 " inches
CONDITION ~ UNUSED card is in VERY GOOD+, LIKE NEW Condition. Maker: Hallmark. Artist: Unknown. Card is unused & blank (unsigned, not personalized) and unmarked on cover, inside & back. Image of inside of card provided. Please note that the card is white inside and totally clean. The discoloration is due to a shadow of light from the image scanner.
On back of card: It's white & is printed: Hallmark Cards, Inc. Hallmark Crown logo. Made in U.S.A. 199BV 1-3B.
Small logo image of Spencer Sparrow, Esq. walking profile in his big shoes. Comes with original envelope, which is slightly age toned. NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION.
CATEGORIES ~ Ephemera Vintage | Antique | 1970 1980 1990 | Strawberry strawberries Basket Hearts Cupid Love Birds wearing clothes Secret Lover Loving Letter Greetings Traditional Humor Celebration s Cards Paper Collectibles | Illustrated Drawing Other birds Costumed bird s with human attributes paper ephemera stationery gift ware home decor frame able art typeset Fold-Out 'when you care enough to send the very best' Made in USA| Domestic Home School Learning Lesson Shabby Chick wearing Shoes Artist ic Oil Pastel Water Color Painter Painting | Collecting | Collectable | ref: VC_SSE_02
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