Valentine's Day Cards

Title

Valentine's Day Cards

Description

1970? Movable Valentine greeting card featuring "The Fable of the Lion and the Mouse." 4" x 7½". Made in U.S.A. $5.50 "laustin1" on Ebay, Feb., '02.

The lion moves his head back and forth and says "Hi! I'd be so G-r-r-grateful if you'd be my Valentine." In the meantime, the mouse gnaws on his rope.

1970? One valentine proclaiming "I'm not a dog in a manger but I want you for myself alone. Valentine." Made in U.S.A. $2.95 from Trish Rucker at Birdhouse Books, Decatur, GA, through eBay, Jan., '18.


I am delighted to find a good ol' time Valentine! I am surprised that the receiver is supposed to be able to recognize the Aesopic allusion. I do not think that "The Dog in the Manger" is a well known fable these days. So when was it well known?

Date

1970?

Source

Made in U.S.A. $5.50 "laustin1" on Ebay, Feb., '02.

Made in U.S.A. $2.95 from Trish Rucker at Birdhouse Books, Decatur, GA, through eBay, Jan., '18.