RARE #3/5000 Hand Signed Bil Keane Family Circus 1981 Christmas Plate Vintage For Sale

Up for sale is an extraordinary piece of vintage comic strip memorabilia: \"The 1981 Christmas Plate\" featuring the beloved characters of Bil Keane\'s syndicated comic strip, \"The Family Circus.\"The upper rim features a bold, authentic, hand-penned holiday greeting by the creator himself: \"GREETINGS! LOVE, BIL KEANE DEC. \'81\". The marker texture, ink flow, and strokes verify this as an early, highly coveted Artist Presentation Copy typically reserved for family, close friends, or syndicate executives before the retail batch rolled out.Item Details:

• Artist: Bil Keane (Creator of The Family Circus)
• Title: \"The 1981 Christmas Plate\" (Created Exclusively for Hoyle Products)
• Front Design: Vibrant, colorful winter scene featuring the entire family (Dad, Mom, Billy, Dolly, Jeffy, PJ) and the family pets singing Christmas carols in a snowy setting.
• Reverse Design: Certified Limited Edition backstamp featuring the hand-written inscription and single-digit production number.
• Packaging: Loose (Original factory box and paper certificate are NOT included).

Condition Note:
Excellent vintage condition. The colorful illustration on the front remains bright, crisp, and vibrant. The handwritten marker signature and numbering on the reverse side are bold, dark, and perfectly legible with zero fading or wear. No chips, cracks, or repairs. No original box or separate paper certificate included, but the official \"Certified Limited Edition\" authentication is printed directly on the permanent backstamp alongside Bil Keane\'s hand-written signature and plate number. Please review all photos closely as they form part of the cosmetic description.Shipping:
Ships securely packed in heavy-duty bubble wrap and a rigid box to ensure safe arrival.