Carrington Card Co. of Chicago, Illinois

The George S. Carrington Company probably began in business sometime in the 1920s or shortly prior. Their cards are marked with a logo in the shape of a tree containing a letter (usually A, H, C, or E) inside the tree. Some early cards are marked with an 'H' inside a circle. They published books and games as well as cards. The address for the company noted on their game boxes is 2740 West Fullerton Ave in Chicago, Illinois.

Hope I WIND UP as your valentine!

3" x 5 1/2"
dated 1947
Flat
made in USA
Carrington
'A' in tree logo

In 1937, the company was in the headlines when then president Charles S. Ross was kidnapped, held for ransom, then killed. Murderer John Seadlund was the subject of an FBI manhunt and finally captured in early 1938 at the Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, California.

It was love at first glance When I saw you ~ Say! How do you feel about me? I'd like you for my valentine!

4" x 5" (5" x 8" opened)
1930s
French fold
made in USA
by Carrington
'A' in tree logo

Wartime shortages led to the demise of the George C Whitney Co of Worchester, Massachusetts (Raphael Tuck also succumbed to pressures from the war around the same time).  Carrington bought out Whitney in 1942, purchasing presses, stock and more. They continued on, creating desirable cards until 1955, when they too closed down. 

You've got me CORNERED My love ~ Here I sit a-dreamin 'bout you, Sort 'o lonesome, kind o' blue, Thinkin' I can't do without you - Be My Valentine, please do.

3 1/2" x 5 5/8" flat
circa 1930s
Part of a series of corner-sitting cards
Fold Out
by Carrington
'A' in tree logo 

This valentine is twined around
With hopes that gladness will be found
Within the happy heart of you
On this day and on all days too.

4" x 4 7/8"
circa 1920s/1930s
made by Carrington Co

Life would be divine. If would be my Valentine.

3 1/4" x 5"
circa 1920s/1930s
made by CARRINGTON

I can only manage Two Hearts Yours and Mine.

3 3/4" x 4 1/4"
dated 1933
Mechanical Flat with Easel Stand
marked: Carrington (with 'C' in tree logo)