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Originally Posted by Hankphenom
Thanks, Scott, I would have liked to read the article, but the print is minuscule as presented by the link. My question about the rarity of these is rhetorical, I've always been amazed at how many vintage cards and memorabilia seem to have survived as one of a kind or one of very few--one of the things making the hobby so interesting. And you didn't say whether you have any idea what the "privilege of opening and examining" on the flap is supposed to mean?
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Hi Hank,
As far as the "privilege of opening and examining" statement on the label, I have seen that terminology on other late 1800's early 1900's advertisements and products.
I've always taken it as a "legalese" term for once you've paid the cost of the item, its yours to open and examine/consume the contents.... but don't open
it unless you've paid for it. That may be oversimplifying it as I'm not a lawyer but I think that is what the term is generally for.