Vintage Valentine Card Lot of 3 Die Cut Stand Up Mechanical Kitten Puppy A-Meri-Card 1940s Paper Ephemera

 Set of 3 vintage Valentines with sweet kitten and puppy graphics, including stand-up and mechanical styles with bright color and charming 1940s appeal.

Details

• Vintage Valentine card lot of 3
• Era: 1940s
• Printed paper/cardstock Valentines with die-cut shapes

Includes:

1. one stand-up kitten Valentine marked A-Meri-Card USA 49403, 5 x 4 inches
2. one mechanical puppy Valentine, approx. 5 x 3 inches
   
3.  one kitten-with-cupcake Valentine marked A-Meri-Card USA 100, 5 x 3 inches

Style Notes

• Designs feature classic midcentury Valentine imagery with kittens, a puppy, hearts, and playful sweetheart sayings
• Readable phrases include “Jus’ Thinkin’ ’Bout Ya,” “You were my Valentine!,” “I think you’re swell… I’ll have you for my Valentine,” and “I’ll ‘Treat’ You Right if you’ll be my Valentine”
• Soft, bright colors with strong red, blue, pink, cream, and pastel accents

A lovely set for collectors of holiday ephemera, school Valentines, scrapbook displays, and nostalgic paper goods

Especially appealing grouped with vintage Valentine postcards, bridge tally cards, children’s holiday books, and classroom party ephemera

Condition Grade: Good

Positives
• All three Valentines are present and display well from the front
• Color remains bright and cheerful across the group
• Printed graphics are still crisp and easy to enjoy
• The mechanical puppy Valentine still has its moving tail element present in the photos
• Maker marks are visible on two cards, and “Made in U.S.A.” is visible on the puppy example
• A charming ready-made group for seasonal display or collecting

Issues / Wear
• All three show age-related wear, handling wear, and light surface toning
• All three have handwritten inscriptions on the back
• The cupcake Valentine is dated 1944 on the reverse
• Edges show small bends, light wear, and minor irregularities from age and use
• The stand-up kitten has visible crease wear at the lower stand area
• The mechanical puppy has a crease/split line visible on the reverse near the lower body and tail mechanism area
• Minor corner wear, light soiling, and general paper aging are present across the lot

I am describing these as collectible paper ephemera; no attempt has been made to flatten, restore, or erase writing

Collector’s Notes

This trio fits beautifully into a vintage Valentine collection alongside holiday postcards, paper party favors, classroom exchange cards, and other 1940s childhood ephemera. The mix of stand-up and mechanical formats gives the lot extra display interest.

A sweet little group with plenty of nostalgic charm.

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