Belated Birthday Card, Koala Turtle & Owl Illustration, Ambassador Cards, Unused, USA, 1970s–1980s

A koala, a turtle, and an owl — each carrying flowers, each looking genuinely apologetic about being late.

Ambassador Cards (a division of Hallmark) produced some of the most endearing animal illustration cards of the 1970s and 80s, and this belated birthday offering is a perfect example: three sweetly rendered creatures arriving with armfuls of flowers, embossed detail, and the kind of gentle humor that never felt forced. Never used, includes original envelope. Two small yellow marks on the front — noted and photographed.

For a vintage card collector, an animal lover, or anyone who has ever needed to apologize for a belated birthday with appropriate charm.

• Type: Original vintage greeting card — not a reproduction
• Maker: Ambassador Cards (Hallmark division), 1970s–1980s
• Dimensions: 6.25 × 4.25 inches
• Condition: Very good vintage — blank, never used; two small yellow marks on front (photographed); includes original envelope
• Material: Card stock