This card is one in a series of 56 cards issued by the MERLEY CANDY CO. of Pasadena California
during 1952 . The cards were attached to the outer package
of the 1cent Licade Candy (which from what I can tell was set up in a folder
like pack holding the candy. The back of
the folder was the card, and was intended to be cut off or torn away (it does
appear perforated). The series is entitled KNOW YOUR HI-WAY. It features images of a Hi-Way Sign and a
License Plate from a different state in 1952.
It does mention on the card that “Canadian and D.C. Plates Most
Rare”. I have not been able to find the
series listed in any guide that I am aware of (ACC, Non Sports Bible,
ect.) This one features a Plate from UTAH The Card
measures 2 inches by 5 inches
approximately (the complete folder). The
card does have some edge and corner wear, and some spots of discoloration. It is free from major creases (other than the factory fold over) Most
importantly it is un cut. With the card still attached. I have scanned the front and back of the card
fairly large so you can determine the condition for yourself. These
cards are scarce, as I believe they were a small print regional issue only. Especially finding them un-cut. Most kids would have cut them up to collect
them Don’t miss out on this one
I will be trying to
list several EARLY TRADE & TYPE CARDS over the next few days (spread across different
categories), including one or two that are unrecorded in any guide, that
were put given away with Tobacco, Cigarettes , Caramel, Candy, Gum, Chocolate,
Bread Coffee Tea Cereal and other products, covering such diverse subjects as
Native American Indians , Baseball , Football, Boy Scouts, Ice Hockey, Golf,
Presidents of the United States, NCAA and IVY League Colleges and Universities,
Dog Breeds, Circus themes and many
more. To view the other cards I have up on ebay please click on the
“View Sellers other Items” Icon located on this page. It will take you directly
to them.
Due to my work schedule and distance to the
post office I am only able to ship Monday Mornings. If I haven’t
received payment for an item by Sunday evening, the item will have to
wait until the next Monday to go out. Its unfortunate but
unavoidable. If this doesn’t work for you I respectfully ask that
you do not bid or buy. Thanks again.
This will be mailed from the USA.
For USA purchases I Can
combine shipping. Please message me for
details.