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Lot of 6 Vintage 1950's Wooden Novelty Postcards Humorous Signs Jaffre Prod.:
$39.00
Up for sale or buy-it-now is a fantastic **lot of 6 vintage 1950s humorous novelty wooden postcards / plaques**. Produced by the **Jaffre Products Corp.** out of Brooklyn, NY, these mid-century collectibles feature classic retro cartoon graphics and witty, sarcastic slogans that perfectly capture 1950s humor.Each piece is uniquely cut with a rustic **sawtooth/scalloped edge** design on real wood veneer. The backs are fully printed as traditional postcards, complete with a **3¢ stamp box** dating them precisely to the mid-1950s.### Slogans / Designs Included:* **"Silence! Genius at Work"** – Classic messy desk illustration.
* **"The World owes you a living but you have to work hard to collect it"** – Man hauling a barrel graphic.
* **"Enjoy Yourself - It's later than you think!"** – Dancing figures at a party scene (Variant 1).
* **"Enjoy Yourself - It's later than you think!"** – Native islander dancing scene (Variant 2).
* **"Man chases Woman till she catches him"** – Retro courtship/chase illustration.
* **"You can fool all of the people some of the time... but you CAN'T FOOL ALL OF THE PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME"** – Abraham Lincoln quote with a fisherman/hunter graphic.---## Condition Report
* **Overall Condition:** Excellent vintage condition. **New Old Stock (NOS)** style—completely unposted, unaddressed, and clean.
* **Fronts:** Bold, crisp graphics with rich black and red inks. Minimal surface wear.
* **Backs:** Clean postcard layouts. Show natural age-related wood toning, light oxidation spots, and minor water-staining/shadowing on a few pieces (common for porous wood of this era). One sign retains its original purple hanging string loop.
* **Structural Integrity:** No splits, cracks, or missing teeth on the scalloped edges.*Please review the high-resolution photos of both the fronts and backs to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition before purchasing.*---## Item Specifics
* **Brand / Publisher:** Jaffre Products Corp. (Brooklyn, NY)
* **Era:** Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950s)
* **Material:** Wood / Plywood Veneer
* **Country of Manufacture:** Made in U.S.A. (Two pieces marked "Printed in Japan" on the stamp box rim)
* **Quantity:** Complete lot of 6 distinct signs
* **Postcard Type:** Novelty / Souvenir Wood Card
* **Postage Rate Shown:** 3 Cents---## Shipping & Handling
* **Secure Packaging:** Items will be carefully layered and packaged flat between heavy cardboard sheets to prevent any bending, edge chips, or transit damage.
* **Fast Shipping:** Shipped via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking within 1 business day.Add this instant collection of high-grade 1950s Americana to your bar, retro man cave, or vintage postcard collection today! Related Items:
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