ULTRA RARE 1949 Pepsi Cola Restaurant Self Framed Cardboard 27x21 Wall Sign Mint

Description

To all Serious Collectors,
Rare doesn't even apply here... This original Pepsi:Cola Restaurant Specific Self Framing Wall Display /Sign is nowhere to be obtained...  Until now!   You simply won't find this baby on ebay or even other venues.  It is
ULTRA RARE!
1949 Transitional elements on this very special piece, showing the 1947 bottles, the pre 1950 "Double Dot" Cap, the just about to be made an official slogan "More Bounce To The Ounce"... as well as a very 40s looking waitress.
In previous research with other Pepsi pieces, I have found that specific accepted as official' Slogans or Logs's from a certain date, don't always get limited to that specific date when it comes to production of advertising pieces... hence this sign falls into that category.  It is a transition from the past to the present, being that in 1950, the Slogan "More Bounce To The Ounce" became official, as well as the 'Single Dot' Cap with revised Script Lettering.  This piece exceptionally bridges that gap
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As far as it's design uniqueness...  It is certainly a cardboard lithograph meant for wall display, but in this case, it has it's own self 'picture frame' 3 dimensional border; which when assembled or folded outward with the tabs inserted, gives the appearance of a inner lined picture frame surrounding the (advertising) design area.  Certainly, as you can see, this piece was never assembled in the required manner, and as well... never even folded to attempt assembly.  It is literally, unused and in Superior Near Mint Condition.  I say Near Mint, because it does have a few age or (from storing) issues; however, as you can see from the pictures, it appears as totally in pristine condition.  One has to look very close to see the following:  Picture # 9 shows a slight wrinkle in the lower right section. ( you can't see it unless you look for it).  Upper left border (in the self frame area shows some slight brown staining, (again... you have to be aware of it to notice).  A few random very light age spots, and very very slight fading of the background from age.   All said and done, this is most likely one of the only known examples of this advert / display piece, and certainly (if another does exist)... the finest example that would be known.
Marked at lower corner in the design area:  LITHO IN U.S.A. C-399-1
26 3/4 " W x 21" H Overall   -   Design area is 22 3/4" x 17"
It is shrink wrapped on solid poster foam board for full protection, and will be shipped as such, and insured.  Packaged with 1 1/2" solid styrofoam sheeting over the design, and 1" under the back side... as well as bubble wrapped.
And... shipping is FREE in Continental USA
Finally... Yes it is priced up there!  But, then again... where else can you find one...  If at all, and especially... in this condition?