HITLER/HIROHITO/MUSSOLINI ANTI-AXIS CANDY BOX LOT.
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$172.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #202 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1553 in auction 202
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Item Description
Likely produced in Spain for distribution in French speaking countries during WWII. Boxes contained candy plus a surprise toy. Three boxes, each 1 1/8x2.75x3/75" tall die-cut thin cardboard have cartoon images of Axis leaders with open mouths. Back of Hitler box has some text in English “Danger Surprise” and shows siren blaring musical notes. Hirohito and Mussolini boxes each have images on back to cut out to make mechanical pictures using from of box. Comes with group of contents of the boxes including three small paper envelopes. One containing playing pieces for a game, one w/candy contents still unwrapped and one empty candy envelope. Contents also include a wooden ball and small wooden insert post, a two-sided paper sheet with mechanical pictures to use on front of box with three different images on each side including MP, clown, baker, Scotsman, and two different costumed girls and an assembled mechanical paper clown toy. French text at bottom of Hitler box image translates to "Alone, Without The Crowds Hitler Becomes A Pass Ball Launches, A Sharp Movement, It Should Shut Him Up". Text on back of Hitler translates to "Hitler’s Speech Is Finished. Attention Attempts Are Fortunate In Turn. Child. Gear. Surprise". Various side panel texts translates to "Surprises, Be Clever, Correct To Make The Happiness Of Children. Parental Satisfaction". Boxes have some lt. dust soil and aging. Hitler box top flap and one side panel are lightly creased. Content pieces show some wear. Overall VG/Fine.
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