ORPHAN ANNIE CREATOR HAROLD GRAY 1921 SIGNED PERSONAL CHRISTMAS CARD.
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction 193 - Part II
Item numbers 800 though 2307 in auction 193
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Item Description
4x5.75". Heavy card stock. Designed like Ace of Hearts. Heart-shaped designs have text reading "Heartiest Christmas Greetings 1921/Happy, Though Married, We're Wishing You Too The Merriest Christmas You Ever Knew, Our Hearts In This Greeting We're Sending To You May Your Joy At Yuletide Last All The Year Through - From Doris And Harold Gray, Lombard, IL/Here's One Off The Bottom - May It Bring You Luck." Bold 3" long signature reads "To Uncle Harry From Doris And Harold." 1921 is pre-Orphan Annie. He worked on The Gumps from 1921-24. Annie was created in 1924. Fine. Early and historic. First we've seen. Comes with Hake's COA.
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