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AMERICANA December 13, 2012
683. Big Little
Books Collection of
(200+) with 1932
“1st Dick Tracy”
and (2) 1933
“Mickey Mouse”
Whitman Publishing issued
their popular “Big Little”
series of books targeted at
younger readers between 1932
and the 1960s. Presented is a
big (200+) piece lot of these
little collectible treasures including a rare 1932 copy of the first title “The Adventures
of Dick Tracy” and (2) 1933 second printing copies of “Mickey Mouse”, also considered
rare. Scarce editions include “Little Orphan Annie”, (2) “Little Orphan Annie and
Sandy” and a hardcover/hard-spine version of “Moon Mullins and Kayo”. This lot
presents in a range of condition from Fine to Poor. More on our website.
Opening Bid $250.00
685. New York
Ephemera Lot
With Maps,
Travel Guides
and Postcards
A city so nice, they
named it twice: “New
York, New York” is the
destination in this lot of
vintage publications and
traveler’s aides.
Highlights include:
Travel Guides How To
Know New York (1895; spine secured by tape); How To See New York (1914; presents
EX with map insert); Souvenir Postcards (20) sets including Coney Island, Niagara
Falls and Rockefeller Center; Maps includes New York street and rapid transit maps.
More on our website.
Opening Bid $150.00
687. Charles
Lindbergh Lot of
(6) with Pillow,
Pillow Case and
“Lindy” Game
Charles “Lucky Lindy”
Lindbergh gained worldwide
notoriety for his
1927 Trans-Atlantic flight
in the single engine “Spirit
of St. Louis” monoplane.
Catch the spirit with this
lot of (6) vintage Lindbergh collectibles. Highlighting this high flying group are a
very attractive 16x16 color “Our Hero” pillow, a lightly soiled black on yellow pillow
case version of the same and Parker Brothers “Lindy” card game (box face and back
are separated with partial loss at top of face). Also featured are (3) books including a
1927 1st edition/10th impression copy of “We”. More on our website.
Opening Bid $150.00
689. (350+) 1920s-
70s “Vacation
Destinations”
Pennant and
Postcard Hoard
with Hop-Along
Cassidy
Excellent break value
exists in this tremendous
hoard of (350+) 1920s-70s
“Vacation Destinations” pennants and postcards. Offered are (200+) pennants and
(140+) souvenir folder postcards which present in attractive condition. These quintessential
road-trip mementos feature a variety of subjects including famous sites, beaches,
theme parks, Indian Chiefs, schools and cities. Highlights include (2) Hop-Along
Cassidy, Ringling Brothers, Notre Dame and an unusual 1926 reverse direction
Philadelphia Sesquicentennial pennants. More on our website.
Opening Bid $150.00
684. Edgar Rice
Burroughs “Tarzan”
Complete Book Set
of (26) with (7) 1st
Editions
Edgar Rice Burroughs
“Tarzan” has endured for a
century to become one of the
World’s most recognizable literary
characters. Presented is a
complete run of the (26) original
stories written by ERB
including (7) 1st editions and
1st edition movie book from 1957. Also included are (6) 1940s later editions published
by Burroughs Inc., (11) 1920s-1950s later editions published by Grosset &
Dunlap, a 1950s Whitman edition and a 1930s Methuen edition. This adventurous collection
presents in mid to better grade with all but one accompanied by a dust jacket.
More on our website.
Opening Bid $500.00
686. 1964
New York
World’s Fair
Treasure
Chest of
(250+)
Memorabilia
Items
The “Peace Through Understanding” theme of the 1964 New York World’s Fair exhibit
was personified by the Unisphere (One World) structure which still stands in Corona
Park. Start your own exhibit with this considerable “Treasure Chest” memorabilia lot
of (250+) items with many bearing an image of the iconic Unisphere. Standout items
include (4) full size pennants, (15) official guide books, (4) glasses, (2) license plates,
(3) Unisphere banks and a Flintstones comic book. This gigantic assortment presents
in above average to like new condition with 10% lesser. More on our website.
Opening Bid $150.00
688. 1930s-1940s Pin-Up
Girl Collection of
Premiums, Exhibits and
Ads
There are no “commons” in this assortment
of 1930s-1940s pin-up girl collectibles!
Depicted in suggestive attire
and poses on postcards, premiums and
ads, these gals are certain to quicken
your pulse. Highlights include: 1940-
1945 Mutoscope Cards (64) exhibittype
cards, (NM) and (EX-MT)
throughout; 1944 R59 Gum Inc,
American Beauties (30) provocative
poses; all (EX-MT) or better; 1946
Esquire “Petty Girls” Calendar Pin-
Ups (3) examples, matted to 11x14.
More on our website.
Opening Bid $150.00
690. 1860s-1970s
Military/Americana Lot
with (10) WWI & WWII
Medals
Military buffs will be “gung-ho”
for this broad assortment of
(150+) 1860s-1970s
Military/Americana items.
Highlighting this accumulation are
(10) WWI and WWII medals
including a prestigious Purple
Heart. Also featured are (4) pieces
of jewelry including a sterling ring
and bracelet and a fabulous WWI
trench art bracelet, plus (7) U.S. Civil War relics, (60+) uniform buttons, (19) badge
pins, (9) ribbons, (10) uniform articles, (10) insignia pins, a solid brass belt buckle, (5)
ephemera pieces and (15) miscellaneous Americana items. More on our website.
Opening Bid $150.00
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