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The colorful illustration depicts a smiling woman wearing a green shawl, bonnet, and yellow gloves, seated in a vintage motorcar. Behind her are a red traveling bag and an ornate gold-colored birdcage containing a colorful bird.
A large sign on the front reads:
“To My Valentine”
The humorous verse beneath the automobile reads:
“Here comes the maid of your heart
With all of her baggage, ne\'er more to depart.”
The reverse bears the publisher\'s identification:
Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd.
Publishers to Their Majesties
London, Paris & New York
The original folding cardboard support remains attached, allowing the Valentine to stand upright for display.
An appealing example of early 20th-century romantic humor, combining elaborate die-cut construction with an entertaining automobile illustration. Particularly attractive to collectors of Raphael Tuck ephemera, antique Valentines, early motoring imagery, and humorous greeting cards.
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning, minor spotting, surface wear, and handling marks. Some edge wear and small creases are visible, particularly around the intricate die-cut areas. The original folding support remains attached. Publisher\'s identification is partially obscured by the support but remains identifiable. Please examine photographs carefully.
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