Advertisement for E. E. King's Fancy Valentine Shop

Inscription: Recto:
E.E. King,
of
304, ESSEX ROAD,
Near the Floor Coth Factory, opposite Ashby Road,
Corner of James Street,
Would call attention to the following
NOTICE.
Proprietors of Schools, Heads of Families, and Purchasers
of Fancy Valentines, who cannot conveniently
call and select from the Stock at the
Shop, can have a parcel submitted
for approval or selection
by sending a Post
Card to
E.E. King's
FANCY VALENTINE SHOP,
304, ESSEX ROAD.

Verso:
FUNNY! RUMMY!
WITTY!! TEASING!! AND
PLEASING!!!
VALENTINES,
AT PRICES TO SUIT ALL,
Not Forgetting the Children,
VALENTINES! The Prettiest Show in London!
The Attention of the Inhabitants is called
to the Large assortment of really pretty,
chaste, and Elegant emblems of love and affection,
some of which Not possibly obtainable, except at
this Establishment. The prices, so various, that they
are within reach of all. In design, they have been
pronounced charming. Now is the time for those
wishing to give proof of their Earnest attachment
to see the extensive and beautiful Stock at
E.E.King's
(below is obscured)

Mrs. Richard Riddell

Ruth Webb Lee A History of Valentines. Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, 1952.

Frank Staff The Valentines & its Origins. 1969.