BING GRONDAHL (B G) 1940 Christmas Jubilee Plate THE THREE WISE MEN is the title of the BING GRONDAHL (B G) 1940 Christmas Jubilee Plate, commemorating 45 years of B G Christmas plates 1895-1940. It features the Three Wise Men (Magi) following the Christmas Star, which is seen in the sky above the town of Bethlehem. This motif that was first used on the 1901 Bing Grondahl Christmas Plate. Artwork by S. Sabra. The scene is embossed on Danish porcelain and hand painted in traditional Copenhagen blue under the glaze. Diameter 9 inches (23 cm). Pierced foot for hanging wire. Appropriately marked on the back including the three tower trademark of Bing Grondahl. The first Jubilee Plate was issued in 1915 to commemorate 20 years of what has become the world’s most popular and longest running series of collector plates. Jubilee plates have been issued every five years since then, all in the large 9 inch size, each featuring a scene taken from a popular Christmas plate from the past. Book Value in 2004 was $2000 - $2400. This is by far the RAREST of the B G Jubilee plates, and is often very difficult to locate, even when you are prepared to pay the price. One other now listed for $1640. A rare opportunity to purchase this very rare plate at a reasonable price. EXCELLENT CONDITION (no chips, cracks, or repairs) and FIRST QUALITY (no scratch through the trademark). SHIPPING, HANDLING and INSURANCE within the United States is just $9.95 for this item. COMBINED SHIPPING! Except for a few LARGE or HEAVY items, shipping and insurance within the United States is just $3 for each additional item when shipped together, one of the cheapest combined shipping rates ! For EBAY to apply the combined shipping discount, add the items to your Shopping Cart and then pay for them at the same time. If you have already bought and paid for one item and want to purchase additional items, please email me so that I hold the first item and can adjust the invoice for the additional item(s). I can't combine shipping after the first item has already been shipped! PLEASE! Check out my other items including other Collector, Commemorative, Christmas and Mother's Day plates starting below $4.00! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Sign up for my newsletter to keep informed of new listings and special offers! RETURNABLE! for a full refund if item not as described. Please ask your questions before bidding. BUYERS OUTSIDE the US: