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ConditionVery good vintage condition with bright, colorful original graphics and excellent overall presentation. The vast majority of the punch positions appear to remain intact/unpunched. There is light edge, corner and surface wear consistent with age and storage. Original instruction and identification labels remain on the reverse. Please review all photos for exact condition.DescriptionExcellent vintage HAPPY CHARLEY 25¢ punch board, featuring colorful period graphics and the classic smiling Charley illustration.The original reverse paperwork identifies this as:No. 1200 Happy Charley – “B” Payout – Form #21210
25¢ Play – Special Thick – Timber TicketsThe board offered 196 winners with jackpots paying up to $25.00, plus $5.00, $2.50, $1.00 and 50¢ awards.A particularly nice feature of this example is the surviving original paperwork on the back, including the payout information and original order/serial label. The payout sheet even shows the original economics of the game: $300.00 taken in, approximately $223.02 paid out, and a $76.98 average profit.The front retains strong red, yellow, blue and green coloring, and the illustrated graphics display extremely well. Most of the punch positions appear intact, making this a very attractive example for display.Details:* Happy Charley vintage punch board
* No. 1200 / 1,200-hole board
* 25¢ per play
* 196 winners
* Jackpot up to $25
* Form #21210
* “B” payout version
* Special Thick / Timber Tickets
* Original rear payout/instruction sheet
* Original serial/operator label
* Vast majority of punches appear intact
* Heavy cardboard construction
* Colorful mid-century gambling graphicsA great addition to a collection of vintage gambling memorabilia, punchboards, trade stimulators, tavern/bar collectibles, carnival games, advertising or Americana.
