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FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2024 • VOL. 54, NO. 16
Booming Market For Pop-Culture Memorabilia Powered $2.5 Million Result At Hake’s Aurora Superman/Spider-Man Model Kit Combo Brings $54,516 H a k e ’ s h i g h l i g h t- p a c k e d M a rc h 1 9 a n d 2 0 a u c t i o n o f pop-culture rarities closed the books at $2.5 million and sent a resounding signal about the strength of the current market for high-grade, market-fresh memorabilia. The abundance of record-setting and estimate-defying prices attested to the growing demand for superhero toys of the 1960s and elusive figures from the “Star Wars” galaxy. Like-new model kits with provenance from the Janusey Brothers collection ran the table, commanding prices that were nothing short of
This 1860 glazed cotton parade flag is emblazoned “For President Abram Lincoln For Vice President Hannibal Hamlin.” In excellent condition attributable to its having been sheltered from light, it realized $42,185 against an estimate of $20,000-$35,000.
as to n i s h i n g . A b oxe d a n d factory-sealed Aurora model kit duo consisting of a copyright 1963 NPP Inc. “Superman” (second version) kit No. 462100 and copyright 1966 Marvel Comics Group “Spider-Man” kit No. 477-100 topped the two-day event. Sixty years ago, the kits The Theodore R o o s e v e l t / would have retailed for $1 each, Charles E. Hughes William H. Taft but combined in a promotional “ S e c u r i t y H a r m o n y package for WT Grant variety Justice” 1916 c a m p a i g n stores, they were factory-labutton intended to be distributed at beled with the pennywise price an Oct. 3, 1916, event honoring Hughes, of $1.58. The superhero combo but rejected by Roosevelt, who did not teamed up to achieve $54,516 approve of Taft’s image being included, against a pre-sale estimate of extremely fine condition, the nicer of $2,000-$5,000. two known examples, sold for $25,960 A “monstrous” price was against an estimate of $10,000-$20,000. paid for another boxed and
unused Aurora model kit with Janusey Brothers provenance. Copyrighted in 1966, “Godzilla’s Go Kart” was produced in low numbers and distributed to a mere handful of stores near Aurora’s Long Island (N.Y.) headquarters, making it a rare item from the getgo. The auction entry, the only boxed example Hake’s has handled in its 57 years of operation, raced across the finish line to a world-record $36,344 against an estimate of $10,000-$20,000. “Star Wars” fans were in the fight for a 1984 Palitoy “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” Tri-Logo 70 Back-B blister card containing a 3.75-inch action figure of General Madine. One of the rarest
An original oversize 22-by-28 inch cardboard window poster promoting “James Brown and the Famous Flames’” March 8, 1962, appearance at W.C. Taylor High School in Warrenton, Va., is the only example of its type known to Hake’s experts, and sold for $8,697 against an estimate of $2,000-$5,000. of all production “Star Wars” figures, its packaging includes text in four languages: English, Spanish, French and Italian. AFA-graded 60 Y-Ex and the first of its type to be offered by Hake’s in any condition, it sold for a recordsetting $42,242 against an estimate of $10,000-$20,000. There was also interest in a 1978 Kenner “Star Wars” early bird mailaway kit, the trailblazing mini-collection that marked the beginning of action-figure production for the storied franchise. The kit includes
Gathering On The Farm Set For May 11 Country And Primitive Show To Take Place In Gettysburg The Gathering on the Farm at Gettysburg is a country and primitive antiques show that will be held Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show takes place at 1042 Bullfrog Road in Fairfield, Pa., about 10 minutes from downtown Gettysburg. Admission is free of charge. The show is a tented rain or shine event, and the fall edition will be Oct. 5. New to the roster of dealers this year is Annelie and John Cawley from Hellertown, Pa. John and Annelie do many quality shows, including Elverson and Lititz. They are known for good country paint, early Christmas, and an eclectic mix of early antiques. The show is held on the farm of Linda and Joe Bowden. The log portion of the house dates to 1740, and the stone, to 1830. In 1930, an addition was added to the stone portion. Among the outbuildings Continued on page 11
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Antiques Appraisal Event Scheduled For April 27 Zelma’s Emporium To Host Benefit For New Oxford Area Historical Society On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the New Oxford Area Historical Society (NOAHS) and Zelma’s Emporium will join together to co-host an exciting benefit event, New Oxford’s Antiques Appraisal Faire, at the historic Livingston Shoe Factory, located at 11 Water St. (just off West Golden Lane), New Oxford, Pa. Since May 2020, this historic commercial location has been the home of one of New Oxford’s leading businesses, Zelma’s Emporium. Given the role antiques businesses have played in New Oxford’s commercial history, this newly
envisioned antique appraisal event will build on the town’s reputation and bring together a cadre of trained appraisers. In this way, event attendees will have the chance to learn about the history and value of the treasures they bring and enjoy the day’s festivities at the same time. Attendees may bring up to three items for appraisal. Each item appraisal will be assessed a $15 fee, with proceeds being donated to the New Oxford Area Historical Society. No preregistration is required, and cash, Continued on page 5
Tina Iosca is a dealer from Coatesville, Pa., who will be set up at the show on May 11.
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . .
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SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . .
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EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR on page 7 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 7 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . . . . on page 8
FEATURE SALE: Strawser Auction Group’s April 23 Auction - Page 8
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . on page 11