I love this little gem of a place card. As the seller states, there is a lot going on within its borders. I have never seen this before, so I know it is rare. I am impressed with its eccentric design elements. I know it isn't Beistle or Dennison. Gibson was generally consistent in marking their items, so I rule them out too. It may be Whitney, but I think it was produced by one of the myriad small-market players like Volland, The Henderson Line, etc. What I do know is that if you don't jump on this now, you may never see another one - especially in this pristine condition.
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WHITNEY PUMPKIN GHOST OWL INVITATION MINT RARE NO RESERVE HALLOWEEN
In my wildest dreams I would not have projected that this rare invitation would have gotten close to $350 much less actually ending at $520.99. Made by Whitney in small quantities during the 1920s, it is one of a set of at least three. The design is pretty darn awesome! Whitney had an odd design sensibility that makes many of their scarce products today coveted by many. Take a look at their boxed set of "Novelty Spinning Place Cards with Fortunes" shown on page 273. That is an odd one!
VINTAGE DENNISON HALLOWEEN PARTY INVITATION, UNUSED
This is arguably among the very best invitations Dennison produced. I appreciate the many elements comprising what is a tranquil scene. I also like the bold blue used for the cauldron smoke. This invitation first appeared in the 1924 Bogie Book, stock number H87. If you collect unused Halloween ephemera, this is a great one to make part of your collection!
09/11 Update: This sold for an astounding $211.94!
