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Revised: Tuesday, June 24, 2008

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1930's & Earlier bisque nodders Syroco
Comic Strips Al Capp
L'il Abner, Shmoo
Betty Boop
Smurfs MGM Harvey
Opus Terrytoons Garfield Cat
Beany & Cecil Asterix & Obelisk TMN Turtles
Leonardo TV Characters Beavis & Butt-Head
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CLASSICS - 1930's & Earlier

AESOP'S FABLES

pinback button.  7/8" diameter tin litho.  AESOPS FABLES #21 "AL".  red and black on white.  Along the rim it says Western Theater Premiums.  Given out in the 1930's at the movie theaters.  Part of a series of AESOP FABLES cartoon characters.   scarce.  excellent condition.  25.00

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BONZO

BONZO DOG.  4" tall Japanese celluloid figure with moveable arms and legs so that he can be posed.  1920's vintage.  very teeny dent in tip of his big toe on the right foot - very minor.  No cracks, no other dents. Paint rub to tip of his nose.  Near mint.  225.00

Small bisque BONZO THE DOG  on see-saw with Pekingese, near mint 195.00

BONZO DOG 1930’s Czechoslovakian ceramic figurine wearing his radio earphones! 4 3/8", mint 295.00

BONZO DOG 1930’s Czechoslovakian glass figural perfume bottle with hinged head, 3¼", nm/mt 350.00

BRINGING UP FATHER

BRINGING UP FATHER 2nd Series. by Geo. McManus. Comic strip reprint book, 1919, Cupples and Leon.  Well read.  Cover has tape at spine.  Still, complete, and readable.  14.00

BRINGING UP FATHER 3rd Series. by Geo. McManus. Comic strip reprint book. 1919. Cupples and Leon.  Well read.  penciling on back cover.  interior is clean and tight.  very good.  35.00

BUSTER BROWN

BUSTER BROWN & TIGE ceramic plate, 7", German, c.1915, excellent 95.00

BUSTER BROWN advertising, cardboard cut-out rubber band gun w/ammo, nm/mt. 65.00

BUSTER BROWN & TIGE,   painted on silk, 3-Dimensional sign.  Hung in shoe store in the 1930’s! 18" x 22". MAGNIFICENT PIECE!! 495.00

BUSTER BROWN.  1934.  titled "Buster Brown Captures the Bogus Count".  full page, full color comic strip art advertising BUSTER BROWN SHOES and offering premium gifts.   colors are bright and crisp.  has been shrunkwrap on heavy cardboard backing for easy storage and display.  measures approx. 15.5" by 20".  great display item!   35.00

CHARLIE CHAPLIN
early newspaper comic strip by E.C. Segar - who later created Popeye

CHARLIE CHAPLIN'S COMIC CAPERS Series 1.  #315.  M.A. Donohue & Co.  1917.  horizontal format, large, approx. 16" by 10".  full color covers.   incomplete.  20 pages of b&w newspaper comic strip reprints.     designed to also serve as paint book or crayon book.  fortunately, this one has NOT been used as such.  interior is clean and intact.  covers still attached, but separating at spine.  name in upper right corner of cover.  color is bright and vivid.  even with the missing section, this is still a nice example. rare.  as-is. 75.00

CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN THE MOVIES.  #316.  M.A. Donohue & Co.  1917.  horizontal format, large, approx. 16" by 10".  full color covers.  incomplete.  20 pages of b&w newspaper comic strip reprints.   designed to also serve as paint book or crayon book.  fortunately, this one has NOT been used as such.  interior is clean and intact.  pages are loose and the spine is split.  colors are bright and crisp.  50.00

CHARLIE CHAPLIN UP IN THE AIR.  #317.  M.A. Donohue & Co.  1917.  horizontal format, large, approx. 16" by 10".  full color covers.   incomplete.  20 pages of b&w newspaper comic strip reprints.   designed to also serve as paint book or crayon book.  fortunately, this one has NOT been used as such.  interior is clean and intact.  pages are loose and the spine is split.  name written in upper right corner.  colors are bright and crisp.  50.00

CHARLIE CHAPLIN in THE ARMY.  #318.  M.A. Donohue & Co.  1917.  horizontal format, large, approx. 16" by 10".  full color covers.  34 pages of b&w newspaper comic strip reprints.   designed to also serve as paint book or crayon book.  fortunately, this one has NOT been used as such.  interior is clean and intact.  pages are loose and the spine is split.  name written in upper right corner.  colors are bright and crisp.  a very nice example of this rare book.  150.00

DICK TRACY

DICK TRACY "Playing Card Game".  Whitman #3071.  Copyright 1934 Chester Gould.  Yellow box top pictures Tracy and Junior.  Each card pictures DICK TRACY on the backside.  11 of the cards picture DICK TRACY on the front.  There are 11 different THUGS, including:  Pedro, Jimmy White, Representative Milrey, Mac, Mike the Gunman, Dan the Dope Peddler, Big Boy, Alderman Zeld, Spaldoni, Stooge Viller, Tony the Bomber.  The cards are MINT, unused, never played with.  The box is excellent plus.  No split corners, minor age soiling.  125.00

DICK TRACY 12" tin Washing Machine, excellent, complete, c.1940 by Kalon Radio Corp., 2nd picture RARE.  495.00

DICK TRACY paperback book.  "His Greatest Cases #1 PRUNE FACE".  Created by Chester Gould, edited by Herb Galewitz.  Fawcett P3427,  1975 First Printing.  b&w daily newspaper strip reprints.  tight and clean.  back cover has creased corner.  hard to find book in nice shape.  excellent plus.  22.00 

Dick Tracy BONNIE BRAIDS Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle.  Saalfield #7319, 1951.  Titled BONNIE BRAIDS - DICK TRACY'S NEW DAUGHTER.  Very scarce, the only one I have ever seen.  colors are bright and vivid.  shows some wear.  very good plus to excellent.   50.00

DICK TRACY "Racer Chaser".  United Arista Super 8mm Home Movie #523.  full color artwork of DICK TRACY and JOE JITSU on boxtop.  3" reel in a 4" square box.  boxtop is excellent or nicer.  with complete film.  32.00

DICK TRACY Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle.  Jaymar.  1960's, from the cartoon series.  TRACY is outside the Police Station looking at Wanted poster of Mumbles.  there is a group of Policeman with Hemlock Holmes and Go Go Gomez.  standard size, approx. 11" by 14".  excellent plus, colors are strong and bright.  hard one to find.  39.50

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FLIP THE FROG

rare FLIP THE FROG ceramic figural planter.  full color high glazed.  FLIP is holding the pig by the rare legs and walking him like a wheel barrow.  His back is hollow, so he can be used as a planter or desk organizer.  Late 1920's or very early 1930's vintage.  Made in Japan.  extremely scarce!  no flaws.  mint condition.  395.00

rare FLIP THE FROG Japanese bisque.  3.5" tall, playing a tuba type instrument.  95% original paint.  excellent.  225.00

FOXY GRANDPA

circa 1910 German bisque 8¼" FOXY GRANDPA, paint vg+  120.00

GASOLINE ALLEY

SKEEZIX pinback button.  late 1920's to early 1930's.  full color image of him with the caption "Your Ad in This Spot".   advertising promotional from the button manufacturer - Parisian Novelty Co. of Chicago.  I have seen this image on advertising other products but have never seen another one advertising the  pin manufacturer!  colors are strong and bright.  1.25" diameter celluloid.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  rare!  225.00

book.  SKEEZIX OUT WEST by Frank King WITH the rare full color paper dust jacket.  from the Gasoline Alley comic strip.  1928.  Reilly & Lee Company.  Hardbound.  116 pages.  fully illustrated.  frontice page has inscription neatly penned.  the book is near mint to mint.  an exceptionally fine copy.  the rare dust jacket does have edge wear and chipping, but overall is quite nice.  79.50.  

Gasoline Alley's SKEEZIX stuffed Oil Cloth Doll.  circa 1923 vintage.  This is the version where his legs are separate, as opposed to being one piece.  copyright date and logo are clearly visible.  Normal age wear and tear.  No rips, no tears, no holes.  overall very good.  Great display item.  65.00

Gasoline Alley’s UNCLE WALT & SKEEZIX 4" bisque Toothbrush holder, 1930’s, Japan, paint vg   125.00

late 1920's or early 1930's boxed set of bisque COMIC CHARACTERS from Famous Artist Syndicate.  Made in Japan, includes UNCLE WALT & SKEEZIX from Gasoline Alley, as well as SMITTY and HERBY.  Figures are near mint to mint, minor paint wear.  Color illustrated box is complete, excellent.  Figures are approx. 2 1/4" tall to 3 3/4" tall.  RARELY found as a boxed set!  450.00

GULLIVER'S TRAVELS

book.  THE STORY OF GULLIVER'S TRAVELS Authorized Edition.  Saalfield #1260.  1939.  adapted from Paramount movie.  Produced by Max Fleischer and directed by David Fleischer.  Stiff covers.  approx. 11" by 8".  64 pages, heavily illustrated.  Full color artwork covers.  Interior is tight and clean.  Cover is excellent or nicer.  there is small piece off bottom of the spine.  Hard book to find in clean condition.  59.00

GULLIVER'S TRAVELS 1939 Paramount Cartoon Mechanical Valentine.  GULLIVER is holding the Prince on horseback in his palm, then lifts him up to the Princess in the castle turret so they can kiss and reveals rest of message.  Complete, excellent.  45.00

GULLIVER'S TRAVELS 1939 Paramount Cartoon Mechanical Valentine.  GULLIVER grabs BOMBO's sailing fleet with net, pull on has other hand and he lifts the fleet to reveal the message.  Compete and working.  Printing flaw - back is silver coated, and small amount appears to be rubbed across the front.  still, excellent.  39.50

book.  GULLIVER'S TRAVELS.  Authorized Edition.  Based on Paramount's Moving Picture.  Produced in Technicolor by Fleischer Studios, Inc.  Based on Jonathan Swift's Immortal Tale.  1939.  The Sun Dial Press.  Hardbound.  b&w and full color illustrations from the cartoon.  Includes the music to the popular song  FAITHFUL FOREVER from the movie.   Original owner penned name neatly on inside on fronticepage.  Spine intact.  there is small scuff on cover near the spine.  light soiling inside.  Overall a very good example of a hard to find book!  45.00

HENRY

bisque figurine.  HENRY.  3 7/8" tall.  incised on back CARL ANDERSON 1934.  Made in Japan.  White cap with black bill, black shoes, white shirt, blue shorts.  no crack, no chips, no repairs.  Normal paint wear.  very hard to find figure.  85.00

KATZENJAMMER KIDS

THE KATZENJAMMER KIDS by Knerr.  An Animated Novelty Book.  #1864, John Martin's House Inc., Kenosha Wisconsin.  1945.  Spiral bound with stiff cardboard covers.  Color illustrations.  It has 4 mechanical pages, including a pop-up.  It has some minor problems, overall very good.  The one mechanical page is missing small part - but can be repaired.  VERY scarce and hard to find!  100.00

HANS UND FRITZ by R. Dirks - originator of the KATZENJAMMER KIDS.  Saalfield Publishing, 1929.  Large, oblong book with heavy stock paper covers.  Large, comic strip art.  Some pages have minor crayoning.  Spine wear, with chunk out of corner of back cover.  A VERY scarce book!  Good plus or nicer.  58.00

large 7.5" bisque figurine of  MAMA KATZENJAMMER.  1930’s.  near mint.  175.00

KRAZY KAT

sold out

LITTLE NEMO

sheet music.  Windsor McCay's LITTLE NEMO - "Won't You Be My Valentine".  1908.  holepunched.  separated at spine.  minor surface tear on cover to the right of the "E" in LITTLE.  great full color cover illustration.  overall very good plus or better.  RARE!  125.00

RARE 5" German bisque toothbrush holder of DOCTOR PILL from LITTLE NEMO Comic Strip, c.1910, vg+, (less than 5 KNOWN to exist!)    1500.00

LITTLE KING

Wooden mechanical toy, late 1940's,  Otto Soglow’s LITTLE KING, near mint  120.00

LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE

LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE "and the Lucky Knife".  Whitman Penny Book. 1934.  Like a miniature big little book.  3" by 3 1/2".   spine intact, overall exc.  50.00

ORPHAN ANNIE & SANDY Lusterware Ashtray, 1930’s, mint  150.00

MUTT & JEFF

rare pair of celluloid pinback buttons.  MUTT is named LONG and the one of JEFF is named SHORT.  black and white.  each is a hair over 1.25" diameter.  no makers name.  pre 1920's.  no cracks.  no spots.  superior condition.  150.00

MUTT the tall one from Mutt & Jeff.  figural bust, brass stick pin (some call this a tie pin or lapel pin).  overall 2.5" long.  pre-1920 vintage.  minor wear, but overall very nice.  early and scarce piece!  45.00

©1910 - pair of 9 ½" MUTT (broken nose) & 5 ½" JEFF(nm) chalkware statues, Mark Hampton Co.   250.00

SCRAPPY & MARGIE

bisque.  SCRAPPY.  3.5" tall.  1930's Japanese bisque figurine.  no flaws.  Paint is near mint.  scarce!  150.00

MAGGIE & JIGGS

JIGGS' LUNCH.  1920's vintage candy wrapper from Lang & Company, Portland Oregon.  Net Weights 1 1/8 ozs. or over.  approx. 5.75" by 5.75".  Blue and orange illustration of JIGGS face, rolling pin, iron, bowl.  Unlicensed from the MAGGIE & JIGGS comic strip.  I have NEVER seen or even heard of this item before I came across this pair.  extremely rare, local items.

good to very good.  Wrinkled, 2" tear, but complete.  50.00
fair to good or nicer.  Graphics are fine.  wrinkled, edge chips and tiny chunks out, browning.  30.00

MAGGIE & JIGGS.  Extremely rare pair of plaster-composition type nodders of George McManus' famous comic strip couple.  1920's vintage, Made in Japan - company logo is embossed into back - looks kind of like a smiling face.  She stands 5" tall.  Interesting, they do not have springs.  There is a horizontal wire across the interior of their head which rests inside notch on top of their neck - similar to the notch of an arrow where it fits the bow string - their heads rock back and forth quite nicely.  There is paint wear to JIGGS back, otherwise pair is near mint to mint.  No cracks, no chips.  First set that I have ever seen or heard of.  the pair:  695.00

MOON MULLINS

UNCLE WILLIE & EMMY 4" bisque toothbrush holder, 1930’s, Japan, paint vg  125.00

REG'LAR FELLERS

REG'LAR FELLERS by Gene Byrnes.  1930's pencil box.  larger size, 10.75" by 6" by 1.25".  red with graphics of them on front and back.  the backside shows close up portraits of the whole crew of them: Pinhead, Curly, Bullseye, Jimmie, Aggie, Puddinhead and Bump.  edge wear along the bottom with some separation at bottom seam.  Still, displays very nicely.  Not an easy one to come by.  59.50

TOONERVILLE TROLLEY

sold out

WINNIE WINKLE

WINNIE WINKLE Cigar Box.  from Federal Cigar Co. of Red Lion, Pennsylvania.  1920's or 1930's vintage.  standard cigar box size.  Beautiful full color interior label of WINNIE WINKLE with Palm Trees on each side of her.  Mild and sweet, now 5 cents, wine dipped.  By Permission M.M. Branner.  She is also pictured on the outside top of the lid.  Her name is repeated over and over along the edge trim.  She appears again in full color on the front panel of the box.  There is a smaller color photo of her on one end panel (has small surface tear).  The box top is not longer attached to the bottom.  Displays very nicely.  Overall, very good or nicer.   138.50

MISCELLANEOUS

DILLY and DALLY THE SAILORS.  Cartoon book.  "Funny Frolics Series".  written in English, printed in Japan.  no publisher, no date, no artist listed. Possibly a British release.   late 1920's to early 1930's vintage.  Full color cover art of the pair of LAUREL & HARDY look-alikes, floating on makeshift raft.  #F6 in corner.  front and back covers identical.  20 pages plus covers.  panel art.  interior is very tight and clean.  minor spine wear.  small edge tear on front cover has tape repair from inside.  approx. 10.5" by 10".  very good to excellent.  scarce!  scarce!  scarce!  295.00

OH SKIN-NAY!  THE DAYS OF REAL SPORT by Briggs, verses by Wilbur D. Nesbit.  1913, P.F. Volland and Co.  Hardbound.  Comic reprints from his daily newspaper one shots.  Overall, very good plus to excellent. tight and intact.  60.00

CARTOONS BY McCUTCHEON.  1904, A.C. McClurg, hardbound.  Tight and clean, overall excellent.  Hard to find.  65.00


GERMAN BISQUE NODDERS 
circa 1930

Circa 1930 vintage, German made bisque nodder of comic strip character JEFF from the MUTT AND JEFF Comic Strip by Bud Fisher. Paint is excellent, minor soiling. Approx. 3” tall. Replaced elastic, head sits properly on body. No cracks or chips. This is one of HARDER one in this Great series of figures. SCARCE!!    295.00


SYROCO
Multi Product Wood Figures

Syroco King Features TIM TYLER the Sailor, 1944.  Excellent plus to near mint.  SCARCE!!!   250.00

Syroco King Features character, 3"  COOKIE BUMSTEAD,   Multi-Products, c.1944, nm/mt 65.00

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COMIC STRIP CHARACTERS

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patch.  MANDRAKE The Magician cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright KFS.  Color illustration on white background.   approx. 3" diameter.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  15.00

patch.  LITTLE KING cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright KFS.  Color illustration on white background.   approx. 3" diameter.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  15.00

patch.  MOON MULLINS cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright.  Color illustration on white background.   approx. 3" diameter.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  14.00

patch.  HENRY cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright.  black and red on pink background.   approx. 3" diameter.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  14.00

patch.  SNUFFY SMITH cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright.  black and blue on white background.   approx. 3" diameter.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  14.00

pinback button.  COPPER CALHOON with Steve Canyon - NEW JOURNAL COMIC.  green on burnt orange background. 1" diameter celluloid pinback button. late 1940's issue.  hard to find.   mint.  59.50

doll.  ZIPPY.  from ZIPPY THE PINHEAD comic strip by Bill Griffith.  dated 1984.  made by Martha My Dear. Oakland California.  100% Cotton.  Handmade in USA.  16.5" rag doll.  very very minor age soiling.  The hairs on top of his head are intact.  Very Scarce, limited production item.  Near mint to mint.  39.50

book.  SING WITH KING AT CHRISTMAS.  soft cover.  1949 "promotional" from King Features Syndicate.  fully color illustrated song book, artwork by the actual strip artists.  Cover pictures such dignitaries as Blondie, Dagwood, Maggie, Jiggs, Prince Valiant, Popeye, Little Iodine, et al.  On the back cover are Little King, The Phantom, Lone Ranger, Henry, Snuffy Smith, etc.  Songs inside include Deck the Hall illustrated by Chic Young; God Rest Ye illustrated by Alex Raymond; Joy to the World illustrated by Geo. McManus; Hark the Herald Angels illus. by Milton Caniff; Come All Ye Faithful illus. by Hal Foster; Away in the Manger illus. by Walt Disney; and lots more!  tight and clean.  near mint to mint.  the only flaw is a tiny 1/4" rip on the edge of the back cover.   Not available to the general public.  this was mailed out to the newspapers who belonged to the syndicate and given out to VIP's.   a beautiful and scarce item!   150.00

book.  BACKSTAGE AT THE STRIPS.  Mort Walker.  1975 stated First Edition.  Mason/Charter.  Hardbound.  311 pages.  profusely illustrated.  all about the comic strips behind the scenes.  mostly a biography of him and his strips.  Famous for BEETLE BAILEY and HI AND LOIS.  tight and clean.  excellent.  24.00

book.  THE SMOKE FROM GASOLINE ALLEY.  "A Cartoon Story for New Children" by Dick Moores.  1976 First Printing, Sheed & Ward Inc. Alligator Books.  each page is a full page comic strip panel.  tight/clean.  near mint plus to mint.  obscure, hard to find book!  18.00

book.  BLONDIE'S FAMILY - Cookie, Alexander and their dog Elmo.  by Chic Young.  1954.  Wonder Books #666.  interior is tight and clean.  spine damaged at top and bottom, but the cover still displays nicely.  18.50

BLONDIE & DAGWOOD Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle, Jaymar.  DAGWOOD is raising out of the house bowling over mailman as MR. DITHERS stands there, BLONDIE & ALEXANDER are watching from doorway, nm/mint, c.1960.   39.50

BLONDIE & DAGWOOD Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle, Jaymar.  DAGWOOD & BLONDIE in front of fence as HERB looks on, MR. DITHERS running toward them.  circa 1960.  Very faint ballpoint pen scribble, otherwise near mint. 39.50

Large 1950’s heavy ceramic figural BEETLE BAILEY stein/mug, mint   150.00

Large figural ceramic stein of JIGGS from the BRINGING UP FATHER comic strip, c.1950’s, mint    125.00

patch.  DENNIS THE MENACE cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright.  Color portrait illustration on white background.   approx. 3" diameter.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  14.00

DENNIS THE MENACE and Ruff.  Little Golden Book #386.  by Carl Memling, pictures by Hawley Pratt and Lee Holley.  Golden Press.  1959 "E" printing.  full color.  interior is tight and clean.  there is a sliver of paper torn off the right side border of the last page that does not have interfere with the artwork or the story.  spine intact.  overall very good plus or nicer.  12.50

DENNIS THE MENACE.   Figural plastic MUG by F&F.  Mail in cereal premium from the 1950's.  Excellent, does have some small paint chips.  Beautiful piece, rarely found in nice clean condition!   39.50

DENNIS THE MENACE.  Plastic CEREAL BOWL by F&F.  Mail in cereal premium from the 1950's.  Yellow with 3 raised images of DENNIS in red.  He is carrying a baseball bat, wearing a party hat, and writing a letter.   superior condition.  near mint.  Scarce!   49.50

DENNIS THE MENACE Tiddly Winks Game.  1961, Whitman.  Great color graphics.  10 1/4" by 10 1/4".  Great display piece.  69.50

DENNIS THE MENACE keychain flashlight, exc  75.00

DENNIS THE MENACE frame tray jigsaw puzzle, 1971, he’s pulling newspaper from dog’s mouth.  Color artwork, not a photo.  8” x 10”, nm/mt, factory sealed. 39.50

 DENNIS THE MENACE frame tray jigsaw puzzle, 1971, he’s putting mouse into pocket of his yellow raincoat.  Color artwork, not a photo.  8” x 10”, nm/mt, factory sealed.  39.50

DICK TRACY.  Puffy Stick-Ons.  Imperial Toy.  1990.  copyright Walt Disney Company.  set of 2 mint, factory sealed packages.  total of 22 different.  full color artwork.  Tracy, Tess Trueheart, his car, the villains.  mint in cello packs with color header card.  all for 7.50

DILBERT.  6" squeeze doll.  Molded foam rubber type material.  colorful and excellent likeness.  1996 United Features Syndicate.  Made by Alps International.  Mint in package with color illustrated header card.  12.00

PRINCE VALIANT.  15/16” tin lithographed pinback button. ©King Features Syndicate Co. on the curl. Made by Green Duck. Possibly from a gumball machine, circa 1950’s. SCARCE!   35.00

STEVE CANYON.  January 13, 1947 issue of TIME Magazine with color portrait of Famed Newspaper Cartoonist MILTON CANIFF with his characters from his NEW strip behind him – Steve Canyon and I believe her name is Copper Calhoun. Scarce magazine.   24.00

TERRY AND THE PIRATES.  THE SUNDAY FUNNIES Drinking Glass, ©1976 NY News. Approx. 5 ¾" tall. Full color graphics from the  Comic Strip by Milton Caniff. Pictures TERRY, APRIL KANE, DRAGON LADY, PAT RYAN, CONNIE. Mint, bright and vivid colors.    15.00

1940's framed Comic Character CHRISTMAS CARDS, King Features, overall 9” by 23 ½”.  King Features Comic Character Christmas Cards from circa 1949. Each bifold card is 4 ¼” by 5 ½”, full color illustrated. Includes: Carl Anderson’s HENRY riding giant rocking horse; THE KATZENJAMMER KIDS attempting to steal their presents from under a Christmas Palm Tree, Chic Young’s BLONDIE & DAGWOOD with ALEXANDER and COOKIE standing under holiday wreath (DAGWOOD dressed as Santa Claus); Geo. McManus’ MAGGIE & JIGGS carrying a Christmas Tree. The cards appear to be unused, near mint to mint. They are all double matted, neatly inset, framed under glass with dark wood frame. The one card is “loose” in the mat, and should be repositioned. Beautifully done, very nice display item, all set to hang in your office!  mint.   75.00

ZIGGY cartoon comic strip character CERAMIC TILE. Color graphics on white, reads "Wonder If I Can pay My Mastercharge Bill With My Visa Card?", TOM WILSON. Black metal back plate. Has easel back so it can be hung on wall or self-supporting for desktop or shelf display. Gold foil label intact on reverse. ©1980. MINT condition.    15.00

Rubber Stamps from the 1930's.  These are loose rubber stamps that work with any ink pad.  Make your own cartoons, decorate your own letterheads.  we offer the following, all are in excellent used condition, and range from 3/4" to 2" tall.  all are fairly proportionate in size to each other.  
DICK TRACY - 10.00 B.O. PLENTY - 7.50
JUNIOR TRACY - 7.50 BOSS BAILEY sitting
 behind desk - 8.50
PUNJAB - 10.00 SMITTY - 7.50
SPUD - 7.50 PERRY WINKLE - 7.50
* DADDY WARBUCKS - 10.00
ANNIE & SANDY - 12.50 SANDY - 10.00
GRAVEL GERTIE in rocker - 10.00 PUNJAB - 10.00
RINKYDINK Clubhouse - 10.00 THE ASP - 10.00
B.O. PLENTY - 10.00 SCRAPS The Dog - 7.50
HERBIE - 7.50 SPIKE - 7.50
* RINKYDINK Kid - 7.00
RAGGEDY ANN w/hands near face - 10.00 RAGGEDY ANDY - 10.00
RAGGEDY ANN w/hands at waist - 10.00 Comic strip heading in balloon lettering says FAVORITE FUNNIES  7.50
36 pcs,  Complete alphabet and all 10 numerals.  15.00 pair of generic: solid 5 point star and a HAND pointing finger.  pair:  6.00

AL CAPP - Abner, Shmoo, et al

brooch.  full figure of LI'L ABNER in running pose.  gold finish with color enameled details.  Locking clasp pin on reverse.  large approx. 2" by 2".  1950's vintage.  light age wear but overall excellent.  45.00

patch.  LI'L ABNER cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright KFS.  Color illustration on white background.   approx. 3" diameter.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  15.00

THE SHMOOS.  Pair of ceramic salt & peppers from circa 1953.  a bit over 4" tall.  He is the pepper with blue striped collars and black bowtie.  She is the salt with green collar and large green bow behind head.  Never used.  Original white rubber stoppers are in place.  Red and gold MADE IN JAPAN foil stickers on bottom.  Mint in original cardboard box.  Box is plain.  295.00

Al Capp's THE SHMOO.  c.1949 winter ear muffs.  Really cool, furry ear muffs, adjustable steel band fits all.  3-dimensional white figural SHMOO on each muff.  One of the sides is cracked and has paint wear.  the other is near mint.  Displays great!  Nice, oddball item of the classic character.   75.00

Al Capp LI'L ABNER  Hair Barrette.  1 1/2" tall figural, solid celluloid.  Mint on original card, made in Occupied Japan.  late 1940's.   75.00

Al Capp DAISY MAE Hair Barette.  1 1/2" tall figural, solid celluloid.  Mint on original card, made in Occupied Japan.  late 1940's.   Cardboard card is splitting.  65.00

Al Capp.  FEARLESS FOSDICK window transfer for Barber Shop!  approx. 9" by 6 1/2", colorful sign.  reads: "Fearless Fosdick says Get Wilroot Cream-Oil Charlie". .  Has Barber's pole on left, and FEARLESS FOSDICK in the lower right corner.  Heavy stock, not available to general public.  Rare advertising piece.  corner wear.  excellent plus.   75.00

Occupied Japan LIL ABNER Barrette, MOC (card is worn)  75.00


BEANY & CECIL

Mattel BEANY & CECIL MATCH IT Game.  A Puzzle Tile game.  1961 issue.  full color.  large, approx. 18" by 14".  unpunched.  never used.  near mint to mint.  scarce!  65.00

wooden frame tray jigsaw puzzle of CAPTAIN HUFFENPUFF from Beany and Cecil.  1961.  Playskool.  standard size, approx. 11.5" by 13.5".  Colorful.  excellent or nicer condition.  scarce!   49.50

Bob Clampett's CECIL THE SEASICK SEA SERPENT musical jack in the box by Mattel.  CECIL IN THE MUSIC BOX.  Beautiful tin lithographed toy  with it's original full color illustrated cardboard box!  The tin piece has fantastic litho of all the characters around it, including: Dishonest John, Beany, Capt. Horatio Huffenpuff, Pop Gunn, Davey Crickett, Cecil, Leakin' Lena boat.  Crank the music, and up pops a great looking cloth CECIL.  The toy itself is mint, the litho is bright and shining.  The box is complete and intact and grades very good plus to excellent.  A very scarce toy in exceptional condition with the RARE never seen box!   Unbelievably, it STILL plays the music!   450.00

BEANY & CECIL Talking Guitar by Mattel.  1961, over 14" long, works great.  Plays tune, CECIL's eyes rock back and forth and his tongue moves.  All 4 tuning pegs are intact.  Overall, excellent plus to near mint.  Scarce to find in working order!!   175.00

BEANY & CECIL.  Frame tray Jigsaw Puzzle “TIME FOR BEANY” of BEANY riding in outer space in “The BEANY Rocket”.  Jaymar #2728, circa 1949.  Great graphics, excellent plus condition.  VERY SCARCE!   135.00

 BEANY & CECIL Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle, Jaymar, c.1949.  Heavy stock, full color, "TIME FOR BEANY".  Early artwork w/oriental chef gives BEANY birthday cake as CLOWNIE watches, very good.  Extremely scarce!   95.00

Early ©1950 BEANY AND CECIL on the LEAKIN’ LENA frame tray jigsaw puzzle, bright colors, exc.  95.00

BEANY & CECIL Jaymar frame tray jigsaw puzzle w/School House, c.1950, exc.  85.00

BEANY & CECIL wooden frame tray jigsaw puzzle, BIRTHDAY PARTY, 1961, nm  65.00

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BETTY BOOP

early 1930's pieces

ashtray.  BETTY BOOP and BIMBO.  1930's Japanese Lusterware.3" tall, 4.25" across.  mint.  295.00

bisque.  BETTY BOOP w/accordion,  3.25", 1930’s Japanese bisque figurine, NM  225.00

bisque.  BETTY BOOP playing French Horn.  3.25" tall.  1930's Japanese bisque figurine.  no cracks or chips. paints shows wear.  very good.  139.50

bisque.  BETTY BOOP w/drum.  3" tall.  1930's Japanese bisque figurine.  no crack, no chips, no repairs.  paint is worn.  scarce!  120.00

bisque.  BETTY BOOP.  not quite 3" tall.  wearing red hat and pale green coat.  Unusual pose.  no flaws.  paint shows minor age wear.  Overall excellent plus or nicer!  149.50

bisque.  BIMBO w/violin.  Betty Boop's dog.  3.5" tall Japanese bisque figurine.  1930's.  no damage.  paitn if 95% intact or better.  near mint.  199.50

bisque.  BIMBO.  Betty Boop's dog.  2.75" tall Japanese bisque figurine.  1930's.  no chips, no cracks.  paint is near mint.  150.00

bisque.  BIMBO.  Betty Boop's dog.  2.75" tall Japanese bisque figurine.  1930's.  no chips, no cracks.  paint is very good plus to excellent.  125.00

bisque.  BIMBO.  Betty Boop's dog.  2.25" tall Japanese bisque figurine, early 1930's vintage.  His name is debossed into his back.  Minor paint wear, overall excellent.  99.50

bisque.  BIMBO.  Betty Boop's dog.  2.25" tall Japanese bisque figurine, early 1930's vintage.  His name is debossed into his back.  slightly different pose.  minimal wear.  no flaws.  excellent plus to near mint.  125.00

bisque.  BIMBO w/French Horn.  Betty Boop's dog.    3.5" tall Japanese bisque figurine, early 1930's.  His name and Fleisher Studios is debossed into his back.  Has some paint loss - displays nicely.  Hard to find piece!  125.00

perfume bottle.  BETTY BOOP figural glass bottle with original black top.  molded in clear glass.  This one has been painted.  4" tall.  1930's vintage.  good looking piece!   125.00

BETTY BOOP wood jointed Christmas Tree ornament doll.  Copyrighted and dated on foot 1931.   4.5" tall.  One of the cleanest ones I have ever seen.  Near mint plus condition.  all original.  250.00

BETTY BOOP.  1930's vintage, pre-war Japanese tin litho Whistle-Rattle-noisemaker.  Gorgeous full color.  5" long, 2 1/4" diameter.  Illustrates her dancing with musical notes in background.  Very Art Deco design.  Whistle-horn is built into the end of handle.  Trademark Logo of Sitting Boy playing Flute.  Both sides identical.  no flaws, near mint.  Bright and vivid!   250.00

c.1929 BETTY BOOP "tattoo" sheets, Japanese made, 3 ½" by 8" sheets.  Wow, are these great.  3 different, mint/unused "tattoo" or decal sheets.  I believe these were originally those things kids would "wet" and then stick to their skin to make a tattoo? I'm not really sure. All I do know, is that they are really good looking! Classic kid's stuff from back then. One sheet is just BETTY, the others have BETTY BOOP, MINNIE MOUSE, POPEYE, CHARLIE CHAPLIN and other comic characters, INCLUDING some Japanese comic characters from back then. Great artwork, great colors. Many of the poses are in traditional Japanese dress. I have included one close-up scan! Each sheet measures approx. 3 ½" by 8". The average transfer is about 1" by 1". These are ORIGINAL, vintage items.  MINT.  the set of 3 for:  49.50

1930’s BETTY BOOP AND BIMBO Auction and Contract Score Pad (for Bridge). 3 ½” by 4 3/8”. This near mint plus to mint, never used.  75.00

BETTY BOOP fishing.  Wearing waders, she has hooked the line onto the backside of her outfit!  tin lithographed tray advertising LULU Soda from Mexico.  6.5" diameter.  probably used as a change tray, it is about .75" deep.  near mint to mint!.  Late 1950's vintage.  Different and unusual piece!  99.00

modern collectibles

BETTY BOOP.  Dated 1989, colorful and attractive bendy.   Small, only about 3 1/4" tall.  mint    12.50

BETTY BOOP vinyl pocket checkbook cover. full color graphics other standing next to convertible limo with BIMBO driving.  Full moon, spotlights and palm trees in background, she's standing with outstretched arms in white full length fur.  unused, near mint.  10.00

Large 1987 BETTY BOOP Calendar.  Day Dream Calendars.  13 large, full color prints of her, each worthy of framing.  Great for decorating - the prints are on heavy, glossy stock and can be displayed WITHOUT the calendar part.  Tight and clean, overall excellent.  12" by 12" prints!  7.50

BETTY BOOP figural ceramic bank.  5.25" tall, 1981, Vandor.  Bust from chest up.  Complete with rubber coin trap intact.  No cracks or breaks, very minor paint wear.  near mint.  35.00

BETTY BOOP.  1981 Vandor, colorful ceramic figural plate.  9.5" wide by 8.25" tall.  very cute.  There is a pinhead glaze chip on the backside of rim on top of her head.  Not visible when displayed.  12.50

BETTY BOOP.  1981 Vandor, colorful ceramic figural plate.  9.5" wide by 8.25" tall.  very cute.  There is a pinhead chip in her hair, near the her left ear.  9.50

BETTY BOOP.  1981 Vandor colorful ceramic figural mug.  approx. 3.75" tall by 5.5" wide, this handled cup makes a great coffee mug!  mint.  18.00

BIMBO.  1981 Vandor colorful ceramic figural mug.  approx. 3.75" tall by 5.5" wide, this handled cup makes a great coffee mug!  mint.  15.00


HARVEY CARTOONS

patch.  LITTLE AUDREY figural cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright.  Color illustration on flesh background.   approx. 2" by 3.6" tall.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  15.00

LITTLE AUDREY 5.5" vinyl case. 1950’s. Harveytoons.  excellent and scarce! 125.00

patch.  BABY HUEY figural cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright.  Color illustration on yellow background.   approx. 2" by 3.6" tall.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  15.00

BABY HUEY ceramic mug.  Harveytoons. 1950's.  SCARCE!   95.00

BABY HUEY.   1961 WONDER BOOK #787.  Great cover art of this classic HARVEY CARTOONS character. When was the last time you saw ANYTHING on BABY HUEY??? 6 ½" by 8". Full color cover, approx.  20 pages of good full color artwork and storyline. Old Store Stock.  Cover & interior are MINT. never read.  35.00

book.  BUZZY THE FUNNY CROW.  Wonder Books #821.  1963.  full color.  great cover illustration of BUZZY popping out of pie that KATNIP is holding.  interior is tight and clean.  cover shows some wear.  interior is excellent to near mint. cover is very good plus or better.  displays great.  21.00

HARVEYTOONS ceramic mug of BUZZY CROW, 1950’s, SCARCE! 95.00

BUZZY THE CROW Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle, Warren #1412, late 50's.  BUZZY pops out of pie in front of a King.  Exc/nm. 55.00

patch.  CASPER THE GHOST cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright.  illustration on blue background.   approx. 3" diameter.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  14.00

patch.  CASPER Reading A Ghost Comics book figural cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright.  Color illustration on white background.   approx. 2" by 3.75" tall.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  16.50

patch.  CASPER on Roller Skates figural cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright.  Color illustration on white background.   approx. 2" by 3.75" tall.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  light age soiling.  excellent plus to near mint.  15.00

patch.  CASPER Swinging a Tennis Racket figural cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright.  Color illustration on white background.   approx. 2" by 3.75" tall.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  scarce!  19.50

CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST Halloween Costume by Collegeville.  Molded mask, rayon costume and hood.   boxtop says "Bright for Night"  Wide vision eye-holes.  Flame retarded.  1960's vintage.  mask is near mint to mint.  costume is intact but has spotting.  Size medium.  49.50

CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST.   7/8" tin litho pinback button.  Blue background.    Bubblegum machine premium.  circa 1960.  Guaranteed old and genuine.   excellent.  20.00

CASPER GHOST & WENDY WITCH roll of embroidered "Washable Fashion Trimming" by Burlington Mills, 100% cotton.  1 1/2" wide by a whopping 10 yards long (that's over 30 feet!).  Raised embroidered design of CASPER & WENDY flying with stars in background, fine line red border on blue background.  Late 1950's vintage, MINT, full unused skein.  Gorgeous and oddball item.   95.00

CASPER THE GHOST pulltoy.  Similar to Fisher-Price, but not made by them.  Colorful paper litho on wood.  Original cord, as you pull him along, he plays the xylophone.  Paper litho damage to front edges.  10" tall by 8 1/2" long.  Lithoed on the sides are Little Audrey, Baby Huey, Catnip, and Roquefort.  Extremely scarce toy, circa 1960.  Overall, displays excellently.  239.50

Mattel  CASPER THE GHOST  musical guitar, excellent and working 175.00

CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST,  1960 WONDER BOOK #761. 6 ½" by 8". Full color cover, approx. 20 pages of good full color artwork and storyline. Old Store Stock. Cover & interior are MINT, never read.   35.00

patch.  HERMAN figural cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright.  Color illustration on brown background.   approx. 2" by 3.75" tall.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  15.00

HERMAN AND KATNIP,   1961 WONDER BOOK #783. Great cover graphics of KATNIP THE CAT riding on back of ROCKETSHIP with HERMAN the MOUSE as astronaut. These guys were classic HARVEY CARTOON Characters. Unfortunately, very LITTLE merchandise was ever done on them! Now’s your chance to get a GREAT display piece for them. 6 ½" by 8". Full color cover, approx. 20 pages of good full color artwork and storyline. Old Store Stock. Cover & interior are MINT, never read.   35.00

SAD SACK TRANSFER PICTURES.  1950's, made in Japan.  Full color artwork of him raking with ball & chain on his ankle.  George Baker art.  inside are 9 full color water transfer "tattoos".  overall, meaures approx. 2" by 3.75".  unused, mint condition.  35.00

SAD SACK TRANSFER PICTURES.  1950's, made in Japan.  Full color artwork of him baling out sinking raft, as SARGE sleeps.  George Baker art.  inside are 9 full color water transfer "tattoos".  overall, measures approx. 2" by 3.75".  unused, mint condition.  35.00

patch.  WENDY the Good Witch Flying on Broom figural cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright.  Color illustration on red background.   approx. 2" by 3.75" tall.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  16.50

WENDY The Good Witch.  Gundikin Doll by Gund.  approx. 9.25" tall.  molded vinyl head, stuffed body.  free standing.  still has her blue ribbon around her neck and the original cloth tag is still attached.  minor paint wear around the hat rim.  very bottom of her feet are a bit worn.  clean.  attractive display piece.  Very scarce.  One of the harder to find Gundikin dolls.  excellent plus.  89.50  

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MGM CARTOONS

patch. TOM & JERRY in SNOWMOBILE cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  Color illustration on white background.   oval shape.  approx. 3.5" by 2".  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  17.50

book.  TOM AND JERRY in TOM'S BIRTHDAY CAKE.   Whitman "Tell-A-Tale" #2509.  1955.  no cover price.   adapted by Harvey Eisenberg and Gene Wolfe.  clean interior.  cover shows some edge wear.  nice.  15.00

book.  TOM AND JERRY in MODEL MICE.   Whitman "Tell-A-Tale" #2509.  1951.  no cover price.   adapted by Harvey Eisenberg and Al Dempster.  tight and clean interior.  cover shows some minor wear.  ink scribble on back cover.  overall very nice.  15.00

Little Golden Book #117.  TOM AND JERRY.  pictures adapted by Don Maclaughlin and Harvey Eisenberg.  1951 "A" - First Edition.  tight and clean. spine intact.  excellent plus.  28.50

Little Golden Book #117.  TOM AND JERRY.  pictures adapted by Don Maclaughlin and Harvey Eisenberg.  1951 "A" - First Edition.  tight. spine intact.  overall excellent.  26.00

Little Golden Book #117.  TOM AND JERRY.  pictures adapted by Don Maclaughlin and Harvey Eisenberg.  1951 "C".  no crayon, no marking.  tight.  spine intact.  excellent.  21.50

TOM & JERRY Playing Musical Instruments, Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle, Whitman #4428, 1956.  TOM on Tuba, JERRY on Piano, & little mouse in diapers playing Bass.  excellent to near mint.  40.00

TOM & JERRY Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle, Whitman #2628, 1954.  TOM & JERRY and SPIKE & TIKE building tree house.  Excellent to mint.  40.00

TOM & JERRY Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle, Whitman, 1959.  Gorgeous scene of them at the ocean, JERRY is holding camera as TOM is about to dive into oncoming wave. Excellent, early & scarce!  48.50

TOM the Cat.  Figural ceramic. 5" tall.   He is standing in front of giant top hat.  Hat is upside down, so can be used as a planter, or desk top pencil holder.  High glazed finish.  1940's by Coventry China, made in USA.  Gorgeous piece.  These Coventry items are VERY hard to find.  Fantastic display piece.  fully marked.  mint.  225.00

JERRY Mouse from Tom & Jerry.  Made by Georgene. circa late 1940's.   stuffed doll with molded oilcloth face, hard wire tail.  approx. 7.75" tall.  Has been sitting in attic for 50+ years, so is a bit age soiled and dusty, BUT he has a beautiful face!   overall excellent!  195.00 

TOM CAT from Tom & Jerry.  Made by Georgene. circa late 1940's.   stuffed doll with molded oilcloth face.  approx. 17" tall.  Has been sitting in attic for 50+ years, so is a bit age soiled and dusty, BUT he has a beautiful face!   overall excellent!  195.00

1952 MGM cartoon movie 1-sheet poster, 28" by 40".  T.V. OF TOMORROW, produced by Fred Quimby. Large graphics of DROOPY, BARNEY BEAR, SPIKE and Donkey. An early and magnificent animation poster. No holes, no tears. Very minute piece of old scotch tape in each corner, along border edge. Very minor edge wear. Overall, bright and colorful, very displayable. Older animation, cartoon posters, like this - rarely find their way to the open market anymore.  Excellent or better, solid C-8.5 or higher condition.  250.00

TOM and JERRY AND THEIR FRIENDS, 128 page Golden Story Book #11, Simon & Schuster, 1950.  Artwork by Harvey Eisenberg.  Color art throughout.  Minor spine wear, very tight and clean.  Minor edge wear to cover.  Overall excellent plus.  39.50

Tom & Jerry ZOOM CYCLE.  3 Wheel motorcycle with figures of Tom and Jerry.  1973.  Made in Hong Kong for British Marx Toys.  Colorful vinyl.  Toy has not been played with, but there is an expansion crack in one of the rear wheels.  Near mint plus in original colorful box.   75.00

TOM & JERRY rubber squeeze dolls by Bucky of Mexico, 1960's.  Dress like Musketeers.  Very colorful
A) TOM the Cat, 5 3/4" tall, ex/nm   95.00
B) JERRY the Mouse, 3", squeaker is present, but not working, nm  95.00
C) the PAIR of them together   150.00

ceramic figurine of JERRY Mouse by Coventry China, Made in USA.  early 1950's, 3 ¼" tall.    Upon first viewing it appears mint, but upon closer inspection it has been repaired at the neck and at the ankles - see close up photos. STILL - it looks great on display! Bottom is marked in gold with his name, #1008 and COVENTRY, MADE IN USA.  Very rare figurine from obscure company.  Priced at a fraction of the value of a mint one!  49.50

Pair of SPIKE - the older Bulldog from the SPIKE & TYKE cartoons - ceramic figural head shaped Salt & Pepper shakers.  early 1950's, very rare.  The end of one of his ears is chipped off & has been touched up.  the pair for:  95.00


GARFIELD THE CAT

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NERMAL THE CAT - Garfield's buddy.  5" tall ceramic figural bank of him as GOLFER!  extremely scarce piece.  Mint condition with rubber stopper in place.  95.00


TERRYTOONS

puzzles.  MIGHTY MOUSE boxed set of 4 frame tray jigsaw puzzles.  1969.  Whitman #4792.  each puzzle is approx. 10.25" by 8.5".  one puzzle he is fighting a robot; one he is saving a fly away roller coast car; flying bank robbers to jail; crashing thru wall of evil professor's lab.  box has shelf wear with light creasing and split corner.  the puzzles are mint.  95.00

book.  MIGHTY MOUSE - SANTA'S HELPER.  Treasure Books #896.  story by Felix Sutton.  pictures by Chad.  back cover lists to #903.  interior is tight and clean.  minor wear at top of spine.  overall excellent and hard to find book.  38.00

book.  THE TERRYTOONS PLAYHOUSE.  1958, Grosset & Dunlop.  Stories by Felix Sutton and Leon Jason.  Pictures by Chad, Leon Jason, J. Robert Moore and Ruth Ruhman.  68 pages, hardbound.  Stories include: Mighty Mouse; Mighty Mouse and the Scarecrow; Might Mouse: Dinky Learns to Fly; Mighty Mouse - Santa's Helper; Gandy Goose; Heckle and Jeckle; The Terry Bears Win the Merit Badge.    Large format, approx. 11.85" by 8.5".  Full color art from cover to cover.  Interior is tight and clean.  interior is mint.  The cover displays nicely, but there is spine damage at top and bottom of the spine, as well as corner wear.  Grades very good plus or better.  SCARCER book!  35.00

BARNEY BEAR Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle, Whitman #2628, 1953.  Full color BARNEY holding fishing pole, being squirted in face by fish, as nephews watch gleefully.  Excellent.  49.50

patch.  DEPUTY DAWG cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  full figure color illustration on white background.   approx. 3" diameter.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  scarce!  20.00

book.  DEPUTY DAWG'S BIG CATCH,   1961. WONDER BOOK #770. 6 ½" by 8". Full color cover, approx. 20 pages of good full color artwork and storyline. story by Crosby Newell.  Pictures by Herb Bezada and Joseph Crapanzano.  crayon scribble on title page, otherwise very clean and tight.  Minor cracking where spine joins front cover.  overall excellent.  22.00

book.  DEPUTY DAWG'S BIG CATCH,   1961. WONDER BOOK #770. 6 ½" by 8". Full color cover, approx. 20 pages of good full color artwork and storyline. Old Store Stock. Cover & interior are MINT, never read.   35.00

book.  DEPUTY DAWG & THE SPACE MAN,  1961 WONDER BOOK #773. 6 ½" by 8". Full color cover, approx. 20 pages of good full color artwork and storyline. Old Store Stock. Cover & interior are MINT, never read.  35.00

DEPUTY DAWG Frame Tray Puzzle, unknown maker, #4107-X4.  Color art of him w/red cape as bull charges.  ODIE & others are watching, very good.  Scarce!  32.50

extremely rare wooden figural nodder bank of DINGBAT Bird.  9 1/4" tall, head attached to body with spring, so he is a bobbing head doll also.  Arms are moveable.  Coin slot on his back, original coin trap in place on bottom.  Dated and copyrighted 1959, Terrytoons, Division of C.B.S.  Excellent to near mint!   250.00

patch.  HECKLE and JECKLE cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright CBS.  Color illustration on white background.   approx. 3" square.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  20.00

book.  HECKLE AND JECKLE.  Wonder Books #694.  story & pictures by Leon Jason.  1957.  Hard cover.  Full color.  1st printing, inside back cover lists to itself.  Near mint plus to mint.  Scarce book in this condition!  35.00

Magic Slate.  HECKLE AND JECKLE the Magpies.  Aero #10002.  1977.  Full color graphics of them eating corn in corn field with angry dog.  Never used.  excellent condition.  38.50

book.  HECTOR HEATHCOTE THE MINUTE-AND-A-HALF-MAN,  1960 WONDER BOOK #758. 6 ½" by 8". Full color cover, approx. 20 pages of good full color artwork and storyline.  Tight and clean.  Minor corner wear.  Minor wear to bottom of spine.   32.50

book.  HECTOR HEATHCOTE AND THE KNIGHTS.  Wonder Books #840.  written by Jean Bethell, art by George Zaffo.   Scarce title.  Very tight and clean.  interior is mint.  Manufacturing "flaw" - minor "wrinkles" in the cover laminate that run vertically.  Nothing awful, but keeps me from grading book higher.  Excellent plus to near mint.   30.00

HERMAN & KATNIP Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle "HICKORY DICKORY DOCK", Warren #1412.   KATNIP chasing HERMAN onto Grandfather Clock, vg/ex.  49.50

LITTLE ROQUEFORT & PERCY PUSS Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle #1600-2 by Fairchild.  Early 50’s, full color.  Great illus. of PERCY holding ROQUEFORT in his palm.  Early and scarce, near mint.  60.00

MIGHTY MOUSE PLAYHOUSE Frame Tray Puzzle of MIGHTY MOUSE lifting car as TERRY BEARS fix flat, HECKLE & JECKLE wash window, DINKY polishes, and others sit in back seat.  1957, Fairchild #31-1651, nm/mint. 60.00

MIGHTY MOUSE PLAYHOUSE Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle of MIGHTY MOUSE flying thru air supporting home made wooden plane w/DINKY as pilot and 2 others in back seat.  1957, Fairchild #25-1651, nm/mint.   60.00

MIGHTY MOUSE PLAYHOUSE Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle of MIGHTY MOUSE as a Jack in the Box, springing out while being held by large brown cat, and punching him in nose.  1957, Fairchild #27-1651, nm/mint.  60.00

MIGHTY MOUSE "Fight To The Finish", Ken Films boxed Home Movies #210, full movie length cartoon with preview attractions, 1962.  Nice color artwork on boxtop.  excellent.   35.00

book.  MIGHTY MOUSE "Dinky Learns to Fly"  1953, WONDER BOOK #677.   6 ½" by 8". Full color cover, approx. 20 pages of good full color artwork and storyline. Old Store Stock. Cover shows minute storage wear,  interior are MINT, never read.   35.00

MIGHTY MOUSE Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle, Fairchild, c.1952.  MIGHTY is using bandaged Cat's tail as jump rope for 3 Mice.  Early style MIGHTY w/great color art.  Scarce, excellent.  52.50

MIGHTY MOUSE Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle on heavy cardboard.  Early 50’s, Fairchild #17.  Color art of mouse sitting in tree, flying a kite with MIGHTY MOUSE’s picture on it, cats are scrambling in all directions.  Excellent condition.  scarce.  52.50

 CBS TV's MIGHTY MOUSE PLAYHOUSE Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle, Fairchild, 1957.  Full color art of THE TERRY BEARS & GANDY sailing on a raft w/lighthouse in background.  Also has DINKY DUCK, GANDY GOOSE and a yellow bird in crow's nest.  Beautiful representation of rare characters, in excellent condition.   1957, Fairchild #30-1651, nm/mint.  60.00

TERRY BEARS in "Baffling Bunnies".  8mm Color full movie length cartoon for home.  United Arista #258.  5" reel.  1966.  Great full color art on box of them with rabbit chewing on burning stick of dynamite.  excellent. to near mint.  15.00

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ASTERIX & OBELISK

OBELISK figural hard plastic bank.  a bit over 6" tall.  Dated 1974 on back.  Coin trap on base has Deutsche Bank logo.  Promotional piece from German bank.  NOT issued in the U.S.  Unfortunately, this very scarce piece was stored touching another piece of plastic, and his belly area had a chemical reaction with the other plastic, and it left what are known as "melt marks".  Still, a very scarce item.  Paint can be touched up.  as-is.  39.50

ASTERISK AND OBELISK rubber squeeze toys.  very colorful and detailed.  Approx. 7" tall.  Well sculpted.  Copyrighted and dated 1967.  The base of each is marked L'Alsacienne Biscuits.  Where this advertising dolls for them, or premiums??  European issue, either French or Belgium.  Only set that I have ever seen.  VERY nice.  selling them as the pair.  325.00

ASTERISK AND OBELISK figural banks.. Super colorful, very good likeness. Made in Spain by Vial, these were NOT imported for sale into the United States. Large, one is 13", the other is 11" tall. Each has removable coin trap in base. These are basically, brand new, never used. They are "as purchased", with minor wear to horn tips, and small nicks. So, even though they have never been used, the best I can call them is near mint. KILLER display pieces. These are molded in a vinyl material that is slightly pliable, not that stiff rigid crap!
A) ASTERIX   45.00
B) OBELISK   45.00
C) The Pair   75.00

ASTERIX AND CLEOPATRA  by Goscinny and Uderzo.  Hardbound book in English.  Full color comic strip format.  Brockhampton press, 1969.  Interior is tight and clean, cover shows edge wear.  Overall excellent.  15.00  

ASTERIX IN BRITAIN by Goscinny and Uderzo.  Hardbound book in English.  Full color comic strip format.  Brockhampton press, 1970.  Interior is tight and clean, cover shows edge wear.  Overall excellent.  15.00

ASTERIX IN SPAIN by Goscinny and Uderzo.  Softbound book, published by Brockhampton Press.  1969.  Used, excellent.  12.00

ASTERIX THE GLADIATOR by Goscinny and Uderzo.  Softbound book, published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1964.  Used, very good.  10.00

ASTERIX and GOTHS by Goscinny and Uderzo.  Softbound book, published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1974.  Used, very good plus.  10.00

ASTERIX in BRITAIN by Goscinny and Uderzo.  Softbound book, published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1978.  Used, excellent.  12.00

Asterix THE MANSIONS OF THE GODS by Goscinny and Uderzo.  Softbound book, published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1975.  Used, excellent.  12.00

ASTERIX THE GAUL by Goscinny and Uderzo.  Softbound book, published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1978.  Used, very good plus.  10.00

ASTERIX and THE BIG FIGHT by Goscinny and Uderzo.  Softbound book, published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1974.  Used, excellent.  12.00


Underground Comix Characters

patch.  original 1970's R. Crumb's MR. NATURAL "Going My Way?" embroidered shirt patch 1970's vintage. Mint, never used.  embroidered cloth shirt or jacket patch.  GOING MY WAY? with great full figure illustration of the Underground Comix legend MR. NATURAL hitchhiking with suitcases.  There is a  Copyright logo in the lower right R. CRUMB with a date that appears to be 1/1/73. (it is hard to tell, but it COULD be "76" or even "78").    approx. 3" by 3".   Quality made item.  Came from old store stock - out of business since about 1980.   mint unused!  15.00

patch.  original & unusual style. 1970's FAR OUT embroidered shirt patch.  1970's vintage. Mint, never used.  embroidered cloth shirt or jacket patch.  R. Crumb or Skip Williamson style Underground Comic character.  Guy in big hat, green Zoot Suit on platform shoes, spinning his watch chain.  reads FAR OUT.  white background, golden yellow border.  approx. 3.25" by 2.75".   Quality made item - embroidery on back is cloth covered to keep stitches tight.  Came from old store stock - out of business since about 1980.   mint unused!  We have placed a quarter in the photo for size comparison.  12.00

patch.  original 1970's  FABULOUS FURRY FREAK BROTHERS embroidered shirt patch.  1970's vintage.  Mint, never used.  embroidered cloth shirt or jacket patch.  Underground Comix heroes: THE FABULOUS FURRY FREAK BROTHERS.  full color with yellow border.   Fat Freddie; Phineas; Freewheeling Franklin.   hemispherical shape.  approx. 4.5" by 2.5".   Quality made item  - embroidery on back is cloth covered to keep stitches tight.  Came from old store stock - out of business since about 1980.   mint unused!  We have placed a quarter in the photo for size comparison.  25.00

patch.  original 1970's  FABULOUS FURRY FREAK BROTHERS embroidered shirt patch.  1970's vintage.  Mint, never used.  embroidered cloth shirt or jacket patch.  Underground Comix heroes: THE FABULOUS FURRY FREAK BROTHERS.  black and orange on white.  Black border.  Fat Freddie; Phineas; Freewheeling Franklin.    hemispherical shape.  approx. 4.5" by 2.5".   Quality made item  - embroidery on back is cloth covered to keep stitches tight.  Came from old store stock - out of business since about 1980.   mint unused!  We have placed a quarter in the photo for size comparison.  15.00

patch.  original 1970's  FABULOUS FURRY FREAK BROTHERS embroidered shirt patch.  1970's vintage.  Mint, never used.  embroidered cloth shirt or jacket patch.  Underground Comix heroes: THE FABULOUS FURRY FREAK BROTHERS.  black and orange on white.  yellow border.   Fat Freddie; Phineas; Freewheeling Franklin.  hemispherical shape. approx. 4.5" by 2.5".   Quality made item  - embroidery on back is cloth covered to keep stitches tight.  Came from old store stock - out of business since about 1980.   mint unused!  We have placed a quarter in the photo for size comparison.  15.00

patch.  MICKEY RAT cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch titled MIGHTY RAT.  Color illustration on yellow background.   approx. 3" diameter.  1972 vintage.  Mickey Rat was an unlicensed Underground Comix character that was a rip-off on Mickey Mouse.  unused.  mint condition.  scarce and unusual!  15.00














MISCELLANEOUS

ALFRED E. NEUMAN from Mad Magazine.  b&w postcard.  titled "ME WORRY? Not in Hollywood".  has him dressed in Army uniform with rifle on shoulder.  the artwork is signed "Blake".  "Foto-Gloss" by M. B. Libman Co. L.A.  circa 1940's vintage.  (The Alfred E. Neuman character was around LONG before Mad Magazine adopted him).   took a 1 Cent stamp!  light vertical wrinkle on left side.  minor ding in lower left.  sounds much worse than it looks.  Only one I have seen.  39.50

patch. JUGHEAD cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright ACP from the Archie Comic books.  Color illustration on white background.   approx. 3" diameter.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  near mint to mint condition.  scarce!  19.50

ARCHIE CLUB Membership card from the comic book series.  red on darker blue.  circa 1965 vintage.  Name very lightly filled in with pencil.  NOTE that portrait illustration is facing straight ahead and he is wearing bowtie.  excellent.  25.00

ARCHIE CLUB Membership card from the comic book series.  red on lighter blue.  circa 1970.  Note that portrait is looking slightly to your right and he is NOT wearing bowtie.  unused, mint.  25.00

Anime.  older Japanese anime 5" BUMBLE BEE character, jointed vinyl doll.  Her name is MINASHIGO HATCHI from 1970's TV Show.  She is an Orphan Bumble Bee looking for her mother!   100.00

ASTROBOY.  5" tall vinyl figure of him with jointed shoulders and neck.  Copyright NTV on his back, between his shoulder blades with Japanese writing.  Near mint to mint.  50.00

ASTROBOY.  4" tall vinyl figure.  Head turns.  Has coin slot on his back like a bank, but he sure does seem too small to be a bank??  There are raised Japanese letters at the slot.    Some paint wear.  very good or nicer.  32.50

THE BIKER MICE FROM MARS.  promotional pinback button.  copy. 1993 Brentwood TV Studios.  full color.  scarce promotional from this TV Animated Series.  2.5" diameter celluloid pinback.  mint.  12.50

 BOZO THE CLOWN Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle, Whitman #4516, 1965.  Color art of circus elephant squirting water on him.  Very good/exc.  36.00

CRUSADER RABBIT "A Story Coloring Book".  Treasure Books #298.  1957.  Large format, 11" by 8.5".  Great color cover art of CRUSADER RABBIT with Knight's armor and RAGS THE TIGER in garbage can.  UNUSED.  none of the pages have been crayoned or written on.  The cover has overall edge wear.  Displays nicely.  SCARCE item!  hard to find anything on these great characters.  69.50

CRUSADER RABBIT in "Bubble Trouble".  Whitman Top Top Tales book #2468, 1960.  Written by Nancy Hoag, art by Robert Bemiller and Jan Neely.  Full color throughout, with great cover art of both CRUSADER and his sidekick RAGS THE TIGER.  Interior is tight and clean.  Wear to cover edges, and corners of cover.  Crusader Rabbit items are EXTREMELY scarce, and this is one of the few "affordable" pieces.  45.00

THE FAR SIDE - GALLERY 5 by Gary Larson.  large soft cover book.  1995.  Andrews & McMeel.  160 pages of his great comics.  mint condition.  10.00

FAT ALBERT & THE COSBY KIDS.  Whitman #4610-30 boxed jigsaw puzzle.  Entitled ALL YOU CAN EAT, pictures ALBERT carrying plate loads of food as others watch.  100 pieces.  when built, measures 14x18.  1982, Filmation.  ex/nm.  35.00

THE FUNNY COMPANY & SHY SHRINKIN' VIOLETTE.  Whitman Top Top Tales book #2471.  Written by Patrick Hagen, illustrated by the Leon Jason Studio.  1964.  Full color throughout.  Tight and clean.  Overall excellent to near mint.  Obscure character!   35.00

JIMINY CRICKET but NOT from Disney.  This is the one from Videocraft Ltd.  A very scarce cartoon series.  Rubber squeeze doll is 5.75" tall and has him sitting on stump wearing his yellow vest and yellow hat with red bowtie.  Head moves, arms are jointed.  Knickerbocker "Little Knixie" series.  issued in 1962.  Near mint.  VERY scarce & obscure item!  75.00

LINUS THE LIONHEARTED Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle.  Whitman #4514, copyrighted 1966 by General Foods.  Great full color shot of him, the crow, raccoon, turtle and the Post Sugar Bear.  Near mint to mint.  GREAT cereal tie-in.  45.00

MARIO from the MARIO BROTHERS, Nintendo.  1988. Large PVC figure mounted on a base of him jumping on little white ghost like critters.  Behind him is wall with SUPER MARIO BROS. poster on it.  Made by Hasbro.  Very attractive, mint condition.  Possibly a bookend.  the base is 4" square.  Very oddball item.   18.00

MARIO from the MARIO BROTHERS, Nintendo.  1988. Large PVC figure mounted on a base of him holding a gold starfish in his hand with a white octopus like ghost behind him.  Behind him is wall with SUPER MARIO BROS. poster on it.  Made by Hasbro.  Very attractive, mint condition.  Possibly a bookend.  the base is 4" square.  Very oddball item.   18.00

MARIO from the MARIO BROTHERS, Nintendo.  1988. Large PVC figure mounted on a base with "fireball" coming from his hand?   Behind him is wall with SUPER MARIO BROS. poster on it.  Made by Hasbro.  Very attractive, mint condition.  Possibly a bookend.  the base is 4" square.  Very oddball item.   18.00

MISTER MAGOO.  early 1960's advertising cigarette lighter from  Carling Stag Beer.  Lighter made by Deluxe 3 Light in Japan.  One side has the colorful Stag Beer logo etched in.  The other side has colorful full figure of MISTER MAGOO etched into the metal.  RARE promotional item.  I have seen other Stag Beer items with Mister Magoo - like signs, posters, etc.  But this lighter is a first!  excellent and rare!  95.00

MISTER MAGOO.  giant 16.5" tall thin vinyl figural bank.  1960.  made by Renzi.  yellow with black and blue trim.   Coin trap has NOT been removed.   near mint.  scarce piece. 150.00

MISTER MAGOO.  giant 16.5" tall thin vinyl figural bank.  1960.  made by Renzi.  pink with black and blue trim.   Coin trap has been neatly cut out.  overall excellent to near mint.  scarce piece. 99.00

MISTER MAGOO.  giant 16.5" tall thin vinyl figural bank.  1960.  made by Renzi.  reddish orange with black and blue trim.   Coin trap has been poorly cut out.  overall excellent plus.  scarce piece. 85.00

MAD MAGAZINE's ALFRED E. NEWMAN face mask, c.1964, full size, mint   75.00

PINK PANTHER – partial roll of wall covering, large enough for a GREAT display!   50.00

PINOCCHIO (not Disney).  soft squeezable vinyl figural bank of PINOCCHIO Sitting on a log.  Raised lettering on the base reads: Copyright APOLLO FILM 1979, Merchandising Munchen KG, Prima Toys.  The coin trap is still intact in the base.  Just shy of 6" tall and a bit over 5" long.  very colorful and good looking piece.  Near mint.  45.00

Real Monsters.  very scarce large 14" tall stuffed figure of OBLINA (the cigarette shaped one) from the Nickelodeon Cartoon Show.  1995.  Made by the "Happiness Express Club".  Near mint.  VERY hard to find piece!  20.00

ROGER RAMJET Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle,  Whitman #4506.  Copyright 1966 by Snyder Koren Productions.  Great full color artwork of him in his jet pane attacking the pirate jet!  As you are aware, all ROGER RAMJET items are as scarce as hens teeth.  There was very little marketed on this great character.  excellent plus to near mint.  75.00

The Adventures of TINTIN in PRISONERS OF THE SUN by Herge, Atlantic-Little, Brown.  Large, soft cover book in comic strip format, full color.  1975 American Edition.  Used, overall excellent.  12.00

Large drinking glass.  Tom Wilson's cartoon character ZIGGY sitting beside Tennis Court net with tennis ball stuck in his mouth and racket next to him.  7" tall.   Copyrighted and dated 1976.  Colors strong.  24.00

ZIGGY.  2 dimensional figure of him with golf club, he is all twisted out of shape.  Rectangular base has plaque that reads "World's Most Underrated Golfer".  1980 Aviva.  Great piece this funny Tom Wilson newspaper comic character.  Shows some minor wear.  overall excellent.  Stands approx.  5" tall on a 3" by 2.5" base.  18.50



LEONARDO TV CHARACTERS

Leonardo TV's TENNESSEE TUXEDO Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle, Whitman, 1966.  Full color art of him and WALDO deep sea diving w/treasure chest.  Worn, complete & displayable.   32.00

patch.  UNDERDOG cloth embroidered shirt or jacket patch.  copyright Leonardo.  full figure color illustration on yellow background.   approx. 3" diameter.  1970's or earlier vintage.  unused.  mint condition.  scarce!  20.00

UNDERDOG HARMONICA.  8" long, one side green, the other is yellow.  Hard plastic, each side identical.  3 dimension figure of UNDERDOG on one end, and on the other is SIMON BARSINISTER.  1975 Leonardo TV.  Raised lettering says HAVE NO FEAR, UNDERDOG IS HERE!   near mint.   50.00

UNDERDOG Halloween Costume.  1974 issue.  molded mask and costume.  (did not come with a cape).  complete and near mint with very good box.  very scarce!  125.00

book.  KING LEONARDO and THE ROYAL CONTEST.  Whitman Top Top Tales book #7472.  1962.  written  by Eileen Daly, pictures by Herbert Rayburn.  tight and clean.  Near mint.  35.00

book:  KING LEONARDO AND THE ROYAL CONTEST.  Whitman Top-Top Tales #2472.  written by Eileen Daly, pictures by Herbert Rayburn.  1962.  color illustrations throughout.  Minor pencil erasures on title page, otherwise tight, clean.  Very minor cover wear.  Overall excellent plus.  30.00

book.  KING LEONARDO and THE ROYAL CONTEST.  Whitman Top Top Tales book #7472.  1962.  written  by Eileen Daly.   pictures by Herbert Rayburn.  some crayoning on a few interior pages.  cover excellent.  15.00