Colorful vintage BullRite Sta-N-Place cardboard tray puzzle featuring artwork by Hal Foster and a romantic medieval fairy-tale scene surrounded by woodland animals, birds, and playful storybook details. The imagery includes a knight and lady with baby, plus charming cats, ducks, rabbits, birds, a squirrel, and a small bear, giving it a wonderfully whimsical mid-century look.

The front is marked 137 BullRite Sta-N-Place Puzzles Made in U.S.A. and Copr. 1954, King Features Syndicate, Inc. It is also signed in the artwork Hal Foster. This is a great decorative piece for collectors of vintage children’s puzzles, Prince Valiant memorabilia, Hal Foster items, nursery decor, or mid-century illustration.

Details:
Licensed By: King Features Syndicate, Inc.
Material: Cardboard
Theme: Medieval fairy tale, woodland animals
Puzzle Number: 137
Dimensions: 13 in x 10.25 in
Weight: 8 oz
Country of Manufacture: United States
Age Estimate: 1954–1958

CONDITION: FAIR
(Poor-->Fair-->Good-->Very Good-->Excellent-->Mint):
Fair vintage condition with visible age wear throughout. The puzzle shows scattered surface wear, edge wear, creasing, rubbing, and discoloration from age and handling. There is chipping and paper loss along the top edge, along with wear at several corners and border areas. The surface has multiple bends and stress lines, and there is general wear around several interlocking piece edges. The back has light spotting, toning, and an old handwritten name in the upper left corner. Displays well with strong color and appealing graphics despite the wear.


I aim to please, and describe every item to the best of my ability. But please note that my vintage items often received frequent use back in their day, so may show visible signs of wear and age. Personally, I wouldn't have it any other way, as I treasure those marks of the past.