In fine pewter, painted by hand 
The Songbird Miniatures 
by Anthony ]. Rudisill 
Enchanting, jewel-like beauty 
in sculptured form . . . 
Twelve songbird miniatures, 
each one an original work of art 
in hand-painted peivter . . . 
A superb display, a focus 
for conversation and admiration 
hi the most elegant room 
A darting flash of brilliant color. A lilting 
melody as pure and clear as fresh spring water. 
The songbird. Admired and cherished for its 
grace and beauty. Painted and sculpted 
throughout the ages in works of art collectors 
watch for with special keenness. 
And now created in one of the most fascinating, 
most beautiful forms of all. Combining the rich 
color of painting . . the three-dimensional 
realism of sculpture . . . and the unique charm 
and appeal of the traditional fine art miniature. 
'The Songbird Miniatures' collection is the 
creation of the noted wildlife artist, Anthony], 
Rudisill, whose work is frequently commis- 
sioned by the National Wildlife Federation. It 
is his very first work for the medium of 
pewter — selected for its unique ability to cap- 
ture fine detail. And it is the first such collec- 
tion issued by The Franklin Mint. 
Rich, hand-painted colors 
The collection comprises twelve beautiful 
songbirds from around the world . . each 
sculptured in intricate detail and with a power- 
ful sense of realism. 
To ensure that the artists designs are re- 
flected with complete faithfulness, each pew- 
ter miniature will be cast by master craftsmen 
in Malaysia . . . specially chased and finished 
. . . meticulously painted by hand in colors hav- 
ing all the richness and subtlety of nature . . . 
and coated with a protective finish to perma- 
nently preserve the sculpture's true-to-life 
appearance. 
A limited edition 
'The Songbird Miniatures’ will be issued in a 
limited edition, available exclusively from The 
Franklin Mint and only for one year, until May 
1982. After all valid subscriptions have been 
Each songbird is sculptured exactly one-half life size in a 
natural setting, and hand-painted in Nature's own colors 
fulfilled, the molds will be broken Thus the 
total number of collections issued will be 
permanently limited to the exact number of 
applications received during the subscription 
period. 
Advance subscription deadline: 
May 31, 1981 
You are among the first to have the opportu- 
nity of acquiring ‘The Songbird Miniatures'. 
But please note that the advance subscription 
application at right must be postmarked by 
May 31, 1981. As a subscriber you will be able 
to build your collection systematically, receiv- 
ing one songbird miniature every other month. 
And the issue price for each sculpture — just 
$45, remarkable indeed for an original work of 
this quality — will be billed to you in two con- 
venient monthly installments of $22.50 each 
But please note that the application at right 
should be signed and mailed to The Franklin 
Mint, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania 19091, 
by May 31st. 
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I ADVANCE SUBSCRIPTION APPLICATION | 
l Valid only if postmarked by May 31, 1981. I 
i Limit: One collection per subscriber. , 
[ The Franklin Mint 
l Franklin Center. Pennsylvania 19091 i 
i Please enter my subscription for ‘The 
i Songbird Miniatures’ a collection of twelve i 
miniature sculptures cast in fine pewter and 
• hand-painted. The miniatures will be sent to I 
me at the rate of one every other month. 
1 I understand that I need send no money I 
i now. I will be billed for each miniature in two 
1 equal monthly installments of $22.50*, the i 
i first installment being due in advance of ! 
shipment I may return any figure within • 
i thirty days for replacement or full refund 
*Plus my state sales tax and l 
$1. per shipment for postage and handling. • 
i Signature I 
! Mr. | 
' Mrs [ 
] Miss 
1 Address 
i City 
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