This cleverly designed Dennison invitation was first sold in 1928. It isn’t one that often surfaces. This listing is a good illustration of why the small paper market segment is so hot. (Although at times overheated, I feel certain items from certain producers still have a ways to run.) Most of the time what comes up for sale is just like this invitation - used and then kept as a souvenir of a memorable event by being placed in a scrapbook. The delta in value between one in usual condition and one in near-mint condition is sometimes multiples of the former. Some collectors are laser-focused on condition while others appreciate an item for the journey on which it has traveled. I appreciate this seller listing this item as a true auction with a low opening bid rather than the too-often-seen “auctions” where the opening price represents the full value (sometimes plus) of an item. Let’s hope this rare invite does well.
02/23 Update: This sold for $69, a tad lower than I would have forecast.
