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Public Auction #423

Click here for pre-auction bidding, ended February 27, 2015 at 7:00pm (New York time)
Bids updated February 27, 2015 at 6:55pm (New York time)

MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIBLES — Military
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
759*Wartime Navy pilot training posters from the famous cartoonist Robert C Osborn featuring “Dilbert” the blumbering, blundering pilot, and “Spoiler” the hapless mechanic who together were the cause of many a wrecked plane. 96 different original posters all corner numbered (180//759), copyrighted RCO, and produced by the US NAVY training division. Includes both black and white and color posters all 10 x 13.5 inches. Some slight foxing, a fold or two, and some bent corners are the main faults in this generally better than usually seen group that served its purpose in training many navy pilots for active duty in the 1939-1951 period.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $260.00
760*WW II propaganda leaflets and booklets accumulation. Consists of around 30 items many dropped by the R.A.F. over Germany or German Occupied France and by the German Luftwaffe over England. Good variety but as expected, condition varies so inspection is recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 250.00
Price Realized: $150.00