{"product_id":"rudolph-reindeer-montgomery-ward-1939","title":"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 1939 Montgomery Ward Book and 2 Christmas Cards Lot","description":"\u003cp\u003eRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a 1939 Montgomery Ward storybook written by Robert L. May and illustrated by Denver Gillen, offered here as a three piece lot with two Christmas cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe storybook has staining and tears to the cover and back area, while the illustrated pages remain readable and the story pages show no scribbles or writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright red Rudolph cover, color illustrations, foldout Christmas quiz card, and dog and candle greeting card make this a mixed holiday paper lot for a Rudolph collection or Christmas ephemera display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-christmas-collection\" title=\"Item: Three piece Christmas paper lot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three piece Christmas paper lot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rudolph storybook and two Christmas greeting cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Storybook copyright 1939. Christmas card dates Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed paper and cardstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, cream, green, yellow, black, and multicolor illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Storybook copyright 1939 by Montgomery Ward \u0026amp; Co., Inc. Written by Robert L. May and illustrated by Denver Gillen. Christmas cards marked Made in U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated Christmas paper ephemera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Storybook 10 x 8 inches. Christmas quiz card 5.75 x 4 inches. Dog and candle Christmas card 5 x 4 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the 1939 Rudolph storybook, a foldout Christmas quiz card, and a dog and candle Christmas greeting card. The quiz card has Grandma Krieg handwritten inside, and the dog card is signed Sally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lot remains usable and displayable, but the storybook has clear paper wear and damage that is named below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story pages remain readable, and no scribbles or writing were seen while paging through the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe color illustrations throughout the Rudolph story remain clearly visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth Christmas cards are present with their illustrated fronts and interior designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red storybook cover has minor staining and visible edge wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a noticeable tear in the cover area and another tear near the last page and back cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slight stain is present on the inside front cover and near the top corner of the title page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe storybook pages show overall age toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Christmas cards have handwritten names or signatures inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe storybook carries a 1939 Montgomery Ward copyright and names Robert L. May and illustrator Denver Gillen. That early date is the detail a Rudolph collector will notice first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do my best to capture colors accurately, but your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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