Vintage 1960 Humpty Dumpty Storybook Land Postcard Nursery Rhyme Fantasy
$ 6.6
Description
Vintage 1960 Humpty Dumpty Storybook Land Postcard Nursery Rhyme Fantasy. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Step into a whimsical world with this vintage postcard from 1960, featuring the iconic Humpty Dumpty perched precariously on a wall. The vibrant color photograph captures a charming Storybook Land scene, complete with stylized, colorful buildings, a castle turret in the background, and figures on horseback, evocative of "all the King's men." This delightful depiction brings the classic nursery rhyme to life, making it a captivating piece for collectors of fantasy and children's literature memorabilia from the mid-20th century. This unique collectible is notable not only for its enchanting front but also for its distinctive reverse side. The back features an intriguing advertisement for "Business Life Insurance," posing the question "Is Your Business Headed for an Unforeseen Fall?" This unexpected commercial message, along with the handwritten "1960" and "1.00" in pencil, adds a fascinating layer to the postcard's history and purpose. As an unposted piece, it offers a pristine glimpse into the era's advertising practices and popular culture. Perfect for enthusiasts of vintage postcards, nursery rhyme illustrations, and unique advertising ephemera, this card embodies the charm and imaginative spirit of its time. It serves as a wonderful memento of a bygone era of amusement parks and storybook attractions, offering a nostalgic connection to childhood tales and mid-century design.
