Vintage M. J. Hummel First Edition 1972 Annual Plate, "Hear Ye! Crier." the Annual plates are the most valuable because they’re the rarest. Hear Ye, Hear Ye is a call to action showing a messenger blowing on his trumpet. He’s bundled up holding a lamp and spear. The plate has a house embossed in the distance. It has 32 stars surrounding its perimeter. Year: 1972 Edition: Annual Hummel No: 265 Like new condition. Rare.