“HOWDY DOODY MAGIC KIT” MARS CANDY PREMIUM.
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Winning Bid:
$86.25 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #199 - Part II
Item numbers 973 through 2378 in auction 199
Value Code:
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Item Description
8x9” mailer envelope has 5 yellowed tape segments to small edge tears and 1” stain on back edge. VG with VF contents. C. early 1950s punch-out kit is complete except for single cardboard circle. Also included are extras from a second kit. Most significant is the 11x17” paper sheet meant to be cut to form 3.5x3.75”, 20-page “Black Magic” booklet titled “A Handbook of Cabalistic Phenomena Prestidigitation And Illusionary Science” by “Clarabell Wizard Extraordinaire.” One sheet is cut to booklet form and is Exc. There is also an un-cut sheet, about half is tanned with age with tiny area of minor insect damage. In addition are punched but unassembled parts for 5 tricks titled – “Rabbit From Hat, The Mystic Tray, The Magic Chest, Howdy Doody’s Magic Wand, Cutting Mr. Bluster In Half.” Other pieces include mustache and 10 small admission tickets picturing Howdy Doody. Extra pieces include Mr. Bluster Trick, Rabbit Trick (with small tape added and perforation break) and 2 miniature “The 3 Musketeers” candy boxes to assemble. Also has order form for additional sets. One of the last great punch-out premiums of the 1950s. Scarce.
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