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Up for sale is a truly unique, hand-compiled vintage Christmas scrapbook album that serves as a beautiful historic time capsule covering the post-war mid-century era, from the late 1940s through the mid-1960s.
This multi-generational holiday memory collection contains a beautiful blend of authentic post-war 1940s Christmas greeting cards alongside vibrant mid-century holiday stories and clipped ephemera. These pieces offer a wonderful, nostalgic glimpse into the shifting graphic styles of American holiday celebrations across three decades.
A major highlight inside this album is the complete clipped story "Santa Had a Secret" written by Richard Armour, preserved directly from the December 1965 issue of Family Circle Magazine. This segment features the highly collectible and iconic holiday illustrations of renowned artist Gyo Fujikawa.
Features and Contents: Authentic yellow string-tied vintage scrapbook album
Multi-decade holiday collection featuring elements from the post-war 1940s to the 1960s Original late 1940s vintage Christmas greeting cards and seasonal cutouts Complete 1965 Family Circle feature story with bright, vibrant Gyo Fujikawa illustrations Diverse selection of vintage poems, festive graphics, and traditional holiday imagery Condition Details: This album is in good vintage condition. Because it houses authentic paper pieces dating back several decades, expect classic signs of shelf wear, edge toning, and age-appropriate wear consistent with its eras. The pasted ephemera, text, and illustrations remain intact, bright, and beautifully preserved. Please review all photos closely to evaluate the precise layout and page conditions.
Shipping and Logistics: Item will be packaged with extra care to protect the binding and paper elements during transit. We proudly use repurposed shipping materials to securely pack your item. Shipping is calculated automatically based on your destination and package weight through the carrier. The buyer pays the actual calculated shipping cost—there are absolutely no extra fees, handling charges, or markups added.
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