1900-1910 Teddy Bear Mechanical Valentines Day Card Germany Raphael Tuck Die-Cut

Description: "TEDDY BEAR" ORIGINAL MECHANICAL VALENTINES DAY CARD - Approximately 1900-1910 Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd. (printed in Germany). 9" x 12". Color litho on die-cut cardboard. Glossy embossed imagery featuring a realistic but cute "Teddy Bear". The bear's arms and legs are jointed with what appears to be the original metal grommets with one exception (one upper arm grommet has been replaced at shoulder area). All parts move freely. Valentine message and Tuck attribution / trademark on back. Beautifully made with attention to detail. Condition is considered FAIR with moderate surface/stain/edge wear. Majority of Teddy's ears appear to be missing or partially missing. Moderate tape/glue residue on back. No other tears with mild surface creasing. Moderate tape/glue residue on back. Colors are still very bold, bright, & vibrant. Overall, despite defects, we feel this uncommon Valentines Day card is still a very displayable example by most standards (see photos). A scarce original find for the discriminating VINTAGE TEDDY BEAR and/or VALENTINES DAY MEMORABILIA enthusiast. On a condition code scale of 1 to 10, the above listed item(s) rated (7-6). U.S.A. BUYERS and/or BIDDERS ONLY - Sorry, no International or Canada purchases and/or bids accepted. FREE SHIPPING - Includes USPS (U.S. Postal Service) Priority Mail and Delivery Confirmation to Continental United States ONLY (48 states and Washington, D.C.). LOCAL AREA BUYERS - Requests are NOT taken for buyer to "pick the item up". PAYMENT METHOD - PayPal accepted. MARYLAND STATE SALES TAX - Add 6% state sales tax for Maryland residents and items delivered to Maryland. User of Maryland Sales Tax Registration Number submit a signed Maryland Certificate of Resale. PAYMENT DUE - Item(s) held for (7) days. INSURANCE CLAIMS - If a problem occurs AFTER our mailing the item(s) in regards to the delivery process, buyer is responsible for notifying their local Post Office to start a search and/or file an insurance claim. RETURN POLICY - Item(s) may be returned for a refund if received back by our company in its original condition (30) days from the date delivered. Merchandise must be packed in the original packaging and free return shipping paid by the seller. If item arrives back to our company damaged due to buyer's negligence, a full refund will not be issued. QUESTIONS WELCOMED - While reading about item for sale and viewing photos, e-mail questions regarding further item description and/or company terms. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE! PLEASE SEE OUR COMPLETE INVENTORY IN OUR EBAY STORE!

Price: 79.95 USD

Location: Germantown, Maryland

End Time: 2023-11-20T17:35:04.000Z

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