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Public Auction #439

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MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — baseball
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
51OErnie Banks autographed baseball in desk top presentation holder. Personalized to "Paula, Love, 1981".Cat. Value: S.B. 40.00
Price Realized: $36.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Baskets
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
52OAbout twenty baskets of various sizes running from contemporary to older. Spotted several having older China labels. Also appears several have been repaired which does not take away the displayable. Office Pick Up Only.Cat. Value: S.B. 90.00
Price Realized: $20.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Bazooka Joe
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
53OFatso stockbook of over 900 Bazooka Joe & Co Comic gum wrappers having heavy duplication. We do not have any idea of age but still an unusual offering just waiting to go home with you.Cat. Value: S.B. 40.00
Price Realized: $28.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Beer Mugs
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
54OSeventeen different Miller High Life beer mugs which have been on display in a man cave. Consists of complete five Great American Achievements from 1986-1990, four Birth of America 1991-1994, and five Ducks Unlimited 1995-1999. Also comprise two 1973 6” Christmas and one 7” 1977 mugs. All have no chips or cracks and would display nicely in a new man cave, Office Pick Up Only.Cat. Value: S.B. 120.00
Price Realized: $70.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Bicycle Parts
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
55OFourteen bicycle parts in one carton. Includes two rear fenders from Schwinn and the other Switzerland, Speedometer from Huret (France), large front mounted basket, reflectors, rear view mirror etc. Gots to find a new owner.Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00
Price Realized: $55.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Christmas ornaments
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
56O*Various themed collectible Christmas ornaments group of 78 different. Themes include: Dr. Seuss, Marilyn Monroe, Gone With the Wind, Kiddie Car Classics, Mother Goose, Lionel Trains, Crayola, Lego, and several others. Displayed. Mainly in Hallmark Keepsake original boxes. Mostly 1993-2004. Good eBay sellers.Cat. Value: S.B. 250.00
Price Realized: $110.00
57O*Star Wars themed collectible Christmas ornaments group of seventeen different. Mainly 1996-2015. Good eBay sellers.Cat. Value: S.B. 170.00
Price Realized: $65.00
58O*Star Trek themed collectible Christmas ornaments group of 14 different. Displayed. Mainly in original boxes. Mostly 1995-1999. Good eBay sellers.Cat. Value: S.B. 140.00
Price Realized: $40.00
59O*Barbie Doll themed collectible Christmas ornaments group of 31 different (no Ken). Displayed. Mainly in Hallmark Keepsake in original boxes. Mostly 1993-2004. Good eBay sellers.Cat. Value: S.B. 120.00
Price Realized: $60.00
60***Beautiful crystal Orrefors Christmas tree ornaments. All are dated and hand made in Sweden. A good run of 14 different 1984-1996 (no 1986 1995 without original box). All are good eBay sellers. Beautiful.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $90.00
61O*Collectible Christmas ornaments group of ten International Santa. Displayed. Stored in original boxes.Cat. Value: S.B. 40.00
Price Realized: $30.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Cigarette cards
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
62O*Four complete albums of German vintage pre WWII cigarette cards. All concern military. One is lightly damaged from old scrapbook mountings, but the cards are complete, intact and fine. Three are mostly uniforms and flags, but the fourth is "Building a war machine" with lots of historic significance. See the web photos.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $80.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Colombian Exposition
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
63OCVColombian Exposition selection in a binder. Incorporates around sixty items nicely presented on pages. About half are mint tickets including Manhattan, Chicago Day having stubs, Children’s Special, Handel, Columbus, Indian Chief, Washington, Lincoln, and Franklin appearing to be at least one complete set. The remaining 50% consists of postal cards having several seeming to have been cut short, commercial covers, and unused postal stationery envelope. A well-rounded offering.Cat. Value: S.B. 450.00
Price Realized: $800.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Ephemera
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
64OOne banker box comprising a selection of fascinating United States ephemera roughly from the 1860s to the 1930s. Includes three magnetic scrap books and loose old checks and documents with and without revenue stamps including some from Nebo, Illinois, a salesman’s sample book, stock corticates, and miscellany. A thoroughly fun, historical lot ready for research.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $290.00
65OFascinating ephemera in one large carton. Includes political, patriotic, and advertising having a Ohio slant. Of interest are two 1968 used campaign posters for George Wallace and Richard Nixon, three Columbian Exposition unused tickets, a circulated 1917 US one dollar currency, and WW II items. A money maker if you have a pulse on the market.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $190.00
66OThree large Evanston, Illinois Improvement Bonds and Coupon Paid books from roughly 1913 to the 1930s as found. Books are 14” X 18” X 4 ½” weighting around a total of sixty pounds. Office Pickup Up preferred but please ask for shipping costs as there will be an extra surcharge.Cat. Value: S.B. 90.00
Price Realized: $130.00
67ONearly twenty documents mostly from mid 1600's. Hard to read and to calculate the purpose of these documents possibly from a law ledger or to figure out what makes an intact one. Documents have tears, some are severe as well as age and storage difficulties. Still interesting, historical items and well worth your attention.Cat. Value: S.B. 60.00
Price Realized: $120.00
68OFive 19th Century photo albums having carte de visite and tin types. Spotted a neat early Portland, Oregon album from the late 1860s. Useful for historical information, research, or instant ancestors Offered appropriately.Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00
Price Realized: $210.00
69OAssortment of loose 19th Century to early 20th Century carte de visite and cabinet photographs. Plenty of fascinating items which would provide hours of entertainment sorting and researching. Could be a money maker if they can found the right market.Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00
Price Realized: $95.00
70OAround twenty old newspapers and magazines from roughly 1906 to the 1990s (reprints) in one carton. Some have a French flavor including Paris Soir, Le Monde, La Presse de Montreal, Air France Review, Paris Match, etc. Also includes Oregon Journal 1906 for the San Francisco Earthquake. FantastiqueCat. Value: S.B. 30.00
Price Realized: $10.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Figurines
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
71O*Department 56 "Snow Bunnies" collection of 17 different all in box. Displayed at one time. Various sizes. Clean and carefully handled. A few appear to be retired. Great Easter display gift in two cartons. No real Aspen "Snow Bunnies" like we met in the 1970's, just cute kids in Bunny suits cavorting in the snow. OFFICE PICKUP SUGGESTEDCat. Value: S.B. 170.00
Price Realized: $44.00
72O*Department 56 "Snow babies" collection of 14 different all in box. Displayed at one time. Clean and carefully handled. A few appear to be retired. Great Holiday display gift in three cartons. OFFICE PICKUP SUGGESTEDCat. Value: S.B. 140.00
Price Realized: $70.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — lladro
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
73O*Six highly collectible Lladro pieces from the early 1990s. Includes: 1991 Bell set (Winter, Summer, Spring x 2). In original boxes. Some have clapper problems (unattached 1993, missing 1991 Summer). Best is the Christmas Morning set of three in perfect displayed condition.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $20.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Newspapers
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
74OA couple dozen newspapers from after 1960 to past the millennium. All have political or sports significances. Good eBay or flea market items.Cat. Value: S.B. 20.00
Price Realized: $10.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Photograph
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
75*Framed rocket photograph surrounded by dozens of autographs. This was a gift to a retiring engineer in the early 1970’s and the autographs are his coworkers.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $10.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Poster
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
76*Two reprinted zeppelin posters circa 1970’s. The larger one has some mold issues. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY.Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00
Price Realized: $10.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Shells
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
77O*Huge Shell collection put together by a kindly couple of world travelers. From tiny and ornate up through two large conch shells. Two large packed cartons. Many beautiful specimens for only the best made it into storage. A wealth of knowledge and thousands of shells built this beautiful group that needs a new caretaker to continue the conservation and appreciation. Shipping surcharge for fragile items apply; call for a quote.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $75.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Snuff Box
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
78$14K 85 grams GT hallmarked snuff box. Appears to be from the 19th Century and of European origin. Condition well used, a few minor dents and two indiscreet test marks. Still an outstanding, historical items not seen often.Cat. Value: S.B. 2000.00
Price Realized: $1,000.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Sword
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
79**A 1927 Samurai sword from the Osaka foreign language school. Brought to the U.S. just after the war by a captain that resided in Yorkville Il. His later years. The bakelite on the scabbard is damaged otherwise very nice.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $290.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Toys
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
Lots 80-93 are all collectible toys and scale models from a “first childhood to second” collection and stock of a celebrated North Suburban Chicago gentleman. Toys are his passion and he feels as if it is time to let others enjoy the fruits of his many years of searching, rescuing, conserving, and restoring hard copies of our childhood memories. These toys and adult model projects range in age from 20 to over 50 years old many in top condition or expertly restored. Many are special limited edition with many MIB pieces. Most are difficult to acquire and are very salable in the secondary market. These are offered here in relatively large lots at low reserves for collectors, wholesalers, and internet retailers to have an opportunity to enjoy, own, and redistribute these artifacts of our past. Extensive web photos are a help, but first-hand viewing should be considered.
80O*Group of around fifty small scale toy construction vehicles and cars. Many, but not all MIB. Various manufacturers: Smart Toy,Norscot, Matchbox, Corgi, etc.. Even includes a few vintage classic cars. Most are shown in the webphotos.Cat. Value: S.B. 450.00
Price Realized: $160.00
81O*Group of over 25 toys all related to the circus. The vast majority are Corgi toys related to the Chipperfields Circus. Many rare pieces, a couple of which are MIB. A giraffe, some tigers, and an elephant are featured. English production and quality. Even though many have been lovingly handled by children, condition is better than most. Tremendous internet potential at our estimate. For the serious collector.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $160.00
82O*Model kits of various scales, shapes, and sizes in a group of 26 different. Mostly unopened and mint in box. Some are vintage. Some have die cast parts. Revell, Monogram, Testors, and other manufacturers. Will be good internet sellers.Cat. Value: S.B. 270.00
Price Realized: $90.00
83O*Group of 38 tin cars and other vehicles in four cartons. All large size between 5 inches 19 inches. A mixture of Japan and China manufacture with some being described as "hand made" . All are in in played with, but displayable condition. Various manufacturers. A bunch have been expertly restored. Much better than what we have seen in the local antique stores. The two "aeroplanes" and sailing ship along with the 10 inch pink Thunderbird are our favorites. Would make a great rotating "interest wall" display in an office or man cave. See the webphotos.Cat. Value: S.B. 250.00
Price Realized: $130.00
84O*Group of 18 die cast cars mainly 1/18 scale in four cartons. 14 are MIB with the four composite ones (two 1931 Ford Pick-ups) in played with condition. Various manufacturers. Plenty of history here with: an Edsel, Volkswagen Bug, 1955 and 1956 Thunderbirds, and a red Ferrari. Displayable car enthusiast fun.Cat. Value: S.B. 160.00
Price Realized: $80.00
85O*Another group of 18 die cast cars mainly 1/18, 1/24, 1/34 scale in two cartons. All but 3 in played with condition. Various manufacturers. Some harder to find ones here with: a Lupin Sportster, 1959 Cadillac, Dodge Viper, and a First Gear 2006 Mack Truck with crane. Displayable. In well taken care of condition.Cat. Value: S.B. 160.00
Price Realized: $50.00
86OGroup of around 35 mainly die cast airplanes of various sizes and conditions. A few are MIB, but most are in played with and in some cases lovingly restored. Many are display quality and/or heavy duty toys. Most if not all show in the webphotos.Cat. Value: S.B. 140.00
Price Realized: $40.00
87O*Group of over 35 die cast cars mainly smaller scale in two cartons. Most are MIB or MOC with five or so loose in played with condition. Various manufacturers and scales. Lots of fun in the 1951 Chevy Pick-up and the 1959 Cadillac Low Rider Coupe (Jada). Plenty more all displayable or easy eBay sellers.Cat. Value: S.B. 140.00
Price Realized: $50.00
88O*Group of 11 die cast cars all 1/18 scale in four cartons. All are MIB. Various manufacturers. Plenty more history here with: a 1949 Buick, 1948 Tucker sedan, 1957 and 1967 Corvettes, and three different color 1957 Chevy Bel Air. Displayable car enthusiast fun.Cat. Value: S.B. 120.00
Price Realized: $50.00
89O*Group of 18 collectible airplanes and motorcycles (3). Around half are MIB mostly in played with condition. Various manufacturers. Diecast and plastic. Plenty of history here with: an Army Indian motorcycle, P36 Fighter, Stearman biplane, and six Bachmann mini planes. Webphotos help.Cat. Value: S.B. 120.00
Price Realized: $44.00
90O*Group of over 25 different HO model railroad related items. Mainly Bachmann and Tyco products. From track, transformers, and scenery to a pair of locomotives. Ready for display. High replacement value.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $60.00
91O*Five toy boats all loose in played with and/or expertly restored condition. The smallest the China Wood Rowboat is 10 inches in length. The Steam Ship Britannia (China tin) is our favorite. All are pictured in the web photos. Fragile office pick up recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $34.00
92O*Group of 9 cast iron cars along with a group of 12 plastic cars. Most if not all of the cast iron are reproductions (maybe one is original). Two of the plastic cars are MIB. The webphotos help tell the whole story.Cat. Value: S.B. 80.00
Price Realized: $40.00
93OTasco 1200x microscope kit with case. Seems to missing only the slides. Includes the photographic optional addition. Has a sharp scalpel and other small glass pieces, so could not, and should not be used without adult supervision. Works good for what it is.Cat. Value: S.B. 30.00
Price Realized: $16.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Picture Postcard
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
94*Twelve different mint souvenir cards from the 1876 Centennial. Good, interesting historical selection.Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00
Price Realized: $65.00
POSTCARDS — United States
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
95CVAstonishing postcard assortment mostly from the Golden Age and Linen eras in a file drawer. Roughly 800 cards having topicals comprising Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas (no Santas), Lovers/Women, Military, Naval both with some foreign, Aircraft Related, Animals, Birds, and miscellaneous. Existing in above average condition nicely organized, sleeved, and priced. Viewing recommended to entirely appreciate. An internet entrepreneur dream come true.Cat. Value: S.B. 1100.00
Price Realized: $900.00
96CVExtraordinary postcard selection mostly from the Golden Age and Linen eras in a file drawer. About 800 cards having topicals consisting of Fantasy/Novelty, Fish, New Year’s Day, Washington/Lincoln, Valentine’s Day, Birthday, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, and Theatre/Actors and Singers. In above average condition nicely organized, sleeved, and priced. Inspection recommended to fully appreciate these neat cards. A must for the internet entrepreneur.Cat. Value: S.B. 950.00
Price Realized: $700.00
97CVOutstanding postcard selection mostly from the Golden Age and Linen eras in a file drawer. Approximately 900 cards from the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, West, Southeast, Southwest, Roadside, and West Point. Contains buildings, street scenes etc. Cards are in above average condition nicely organized, sleeved (except West Point), and priced. Arranged to sell at a percentage. Must be viewed to come up with the right number.Cat. Value: S.B. 900.00
Price Realized: $500.00
98CVOut of this world postcard selection from the Golden Age, Linen, and Chrome eras in a half-size file drawer. Approximately 500 mainly US but also some foreign cards having topicals consisting of Political, Patriotic, Railroads, Trains, Religious, Passion Play, Sports Related, Streamers, and Ocean Liners. In above average condition nicely organized, sleeved, and priced. Inspection recommended to totally appreciate. A collector’s vision come true.Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $750.00
99CVJoyous load of Christmas cheer packed into a Santa Claus picture postcard collection formed a long while ago when Santa cards were not so elusive. Over 400 different in better than usually found condition stored for viewing in medium duty post card sleeves by an original collector. Huge capital outlay with reasonable retail on each. These have not been for sale as a group and include: red suited and robed Santas, Santas in all sorts of vehicles, Santas in every conceivable color of garment, short elf like, big fat and jolly, industrious building toys, carrying heavy packages, embossed, and even a couple hold to the light. Most (over 98%) are golden Age 1899-1914. Huge replacement retail. An amazing group you will be proud to own.Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $1,350.00
100CVRemarkable postcard selection mainly from the Golden Age and Linen eras in a file drawer. Around 600 cards having topicals involving Artist signed, Blacks, Children, Comics, Cowboys, Fire Disasters, and US Expositions mainly 1939, 1964 New York’s World Fair. In above average condition nicely organized, sleeved, and priced. Arranged for internet sales or integration into an existing card stock. Must be viewed to fully appreciate.Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00
Price Realized: $550.00

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