Verse reads;
This cat is as lucky as he is black, good luck should follow upon his track.
Sent to Auntie, Uncle and Babs - wishing you all a happy Xmas from Kath.
Found in Chums of St. Olaf's and other stories of school life and adventure; published in 1935.
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Such a sweet find. I love these little thoughtful ones you find, signed with love.
ReplyDeleteHello Donna,
ReplyDeleteI hoped you would call in and see this one as I was sure you would like it.
I would love to keep this card to add to my collection (more about that soon) but feel it should stay with the book it was found in – so if someone buys Chums of St. Olaf's they will get an extra surprise.
I didn't know that black cats were thought to be lucky by some until I read Blitzcat by Robert Westall. This was a very nice find for you, thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing our great news on My Clearest Me, Barbara!
ReplyDeleteI also love the part of the verse on the card 'as lucky as he is black...' ~ it's funny and so delightful!
You are very welcome. It looks such a lovely book I'm sure it will do well.
ReplyDeleteHello Alex
ReplyDeleteMy mum believed in many ‘old wives tales’ or superstitions and insisted if a black cat crossed your path bad luck would befall you. I think there was a way of reversing the ‘curse’ – something like walk backwards, cross your fingers, count to thirteen and chant a line from the Lords Prayer. I read and enjoyed Blitzcat after reading a review - probably on your blog - can't quite remember but I think that's where it was.