"SUPERMAN" RARE VARIETY HANDKERCHIEF.
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Winning Bid:
$5,705.15 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
8
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #213 - Part II
Item numbers 1063 through 2753 in auction 213
Value Code:
L - $2,000 to $5,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Nice qualtiy 11.75x11.75" rayon handkerchief w/2-3/8x3.5" image of five-color Superman image from waist up, breaking chains about his chest. "Superman" comic book title logo underneath w/Superman Inc. copyright. Produced in 1940 by Kenin, Gordon and Zimmerman, Inc. Folded into quarters, handkerchief has tiny spot on back at corner but is o/w totally clean and Exc. w/no signs of wear to Superman image. Another handkerchief was produced w/full figure flying image of Superman, but the variety offered here is not shown in "The Adventures Of Superman Collecting" by Matetsky. The other version is also listed in the Hake's Pop Culture Memorabilia Guide w/value of $3,750. Among the rarest and most desirable 1940s Superman merchandise items. Rare and first we've seen or offered in our 47 years.
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