Two Day Fall Cataloged Auction 2011-11-12 Auction - 556 Price Results - Mosby & Co. Auctions in MD - Page 8
832: RARE FLOOR MODEL PHONOGRAPH LAMP BY ELECTRIC PHONO939: SIGNED PRESENTATION PHOTO FROM HARRY HOUDINI758: BOXED JAZZBO-JIM BY STRAUSS
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Frederick, MD, United States
Auction Details

Two Day Fall Cataloged Auction

This sale will be a two day auction and will include a fabulous private Civil War collection with some items from the Pre-Civil War and Indian Wars periods to be included. There will also be a few selected additions to this one owner collection. Collection contains both Confederate and Union Uniforms, hats, shoes, boots etc. Weapons: Bowie and Push Knives, Richmond Musket and other firearms and bayonets. Buckles, Corps Badges, some wonderful swords including several with Eagle Pommels. Confederate and Union canteens, belts, cartridge boxes, Artillery including original cannon mold, soldier images, Civil War documents, autographs and signed letters from notables like; George Trenholm, CSA Secratary of the Treasury, Julia Ward Howe, CSA General Wade Hampton and others., papers and more! We will also have a fine Advertising collection from Texas containing, a fabulous C-1900 Counter, several country store showcases, displays, tins and signs. A rare 1918 floor model phono lamp by the Electric Phonograph Company. Antique Toys include a Blue tin Moxie car, Extremely rae C-1935 Tippco Nazi plane with Mickey Mouse on the Nosecone, a superb C-1870 Ives clockwork rowboat, NOS Marx and Japanses tin cars and trucks., boxed Linemar Popeye rowboat and more Popeye toys. WWI & WWII posters, Circus Posters , Side Show posters and more as well as many nice surprises will be in this sale.
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GRAMOPHONE NEEDLE OUTFIT: Lithographed tin needle case contains four slots, one for used needles, one for loud tone, one for half tone and one for soft tone, litho case has nice images of Nipper with phonographs, some
0521: GRAMOPHONE NEEDLE OUTFITEst. $40-$80
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BOOK C-1900 "THE NEGRO PROBLEM AND THE NEGRO": Rare book subtitled, HOW TO USE HIM, written by J. C. Stephenson of Chattanooga, TN, published by O. F. Pennebaker, there are no copies of this book in the Library of Congress, neither the State
0571: BOOK C-1900 "THE NEGRO PROBLEM AND THE NEGRO"Est. $200-$500
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QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MAN IN UNIFORM: In embossed leather case, photo shows an image of a young man wearing what is likely a Fraternal uniform, hand tinted cheeks, some scratching to surface. Size: 4-5/8 inches by 3-3/4 inches overall
0581: QUARTER PLATE AMBROTYPE OF MAN IN UNIFORMEst. $100-$150
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CASED 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A LITTLE BOY: Pink cheeked child with hand painted gold buttons on his outfit, in embossed leather case, case has minor wear.
0586: CASED 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF A LITTLE BOYEst. $80-$125
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LARGE SIZE LINDBERGH TAPESTRY: Tapestry features famous explorers of the time period including; Byrd, Coli, Nungesser, Chamberlin and Ruth Elder, minor fading, missing fringe. Size: 55 inches long, 19-3/4 inches tall
0626: LARGE SIZE LINDBERGH TAPESTRYEst. $50-$100
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13 LINDBERGH RPPC AND VENDING CARDS: Includes two advertising cards; one for Bulova Watches, the other Pan Am Airlines Havana Tour.
0631: 13 LINDBERGH RPPC AND VENDING CARDSEst. $40-$80
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FOUR PIECES OF LINDBERGH SHEET MUSIC: Titles include; LUCKY LINDY, LINDBERGH, THE HERO OF OUR HEART, LINDBERGH THE EAGLE OF THE USA and THE NEW YORK TO PARIS MARCH. Size: 12-1/4 inches by 9-1/4 inches
0636: FOUR PIECES OF LINDBERGH SHEET MUSICEst. $20-$40
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12 TRW AVIATION PRINTS "FAMOUS FIRSTS": Complete set of 12 full color images by Charles H. Hubbell, in original envelope with folded cover sheet, of famous firsts in American aviation history, prints are as used in the 1967 TRW calendar,
0651: 12 TRW AVIATION PRINTS "FAMOUS FIRSTS"Est. $60-$100
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TWO PRE PROHIBITION SIGNS FOR BARBAROSSA BEER: Both cardboard signs are two sided with different images on either side, Barbarossa Beer was brewed by The Christian Moerlein Brewing Co., Cincinnati, sign is also for Karl Vill, a New York
0666: TWO PRE PROHIBITION SIGNS FOR BARBAROSSA BEEREst. $50-$100
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SCHIEBLE PRESSED STEEL COUPE: Original finish with original rubber tires, some scattered scratching and wear mostly to roof, friction motor works fine. Size: 18 inches long
0701: SCHIEBLE PRESSED STEEL COUPEEst. $250-$400
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NOS MARX BOXED DELUXE AUTO TRANSPORT: Plastic cab with plastic wheels, toy is complete with ramps and cars, box retains original inserts and paperwork, box grades excellent to excellent plus. Size: 23 inches long
0721: NOS MARX BOXED DELUXE AUTO TRANSPORTEst. $300-$400
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RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS POSTER: Horizontal half sheet with roaring lion, remnants of date tag at bottom edge, edge tears and losses. Size: 28 inches wide, 21 inches tall
0961: RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS POSTEREst. $40-$60
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YELLOW CAB LOT: Includes; original Yellow Cab hat C-1950s, and some 1920s Yellow Cab items including; letterhead, sign, blotter, coaster, etc., 7 pieces. Size: Vary
0507: YELLOW CAB LOTEst. $100-$150
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NMIB PRE WAR JAPAN JOKE CAR: Tin and celluloid toy shows almost no wear, toy works fine, colorful original box is missing two inner flaps, box is very fine. Size: 5 inches long, five inches tall
0732: NMIB PRE WAR JAPAN JOKE CAREst. $350-$500
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TIN LITHO DOUGLAS SKY ROCKET: Unusual airplane toy by Bandai retains original propellers and works fine, light wear to finish. Size: 9 inches long
0742: TIN LITHO DOUGLAS SKY ROCKETEst. $100-$150
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BOXED PRE WAR JAPANESE SOCCER PLAYERS: Tin wind up works fine, toy is unmarked, has some minor plate wear, original box has label to end panel from Framroze Bros., Bombay, other end has small Made in Japan paper label, box has some tears
0762: BOXED PRE WAR JAPANESE SOCCER PLAYERSEst. $700-$900
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LINEN MOUNTED WWI EAGLE HUT YMCA POSTER: Very colorful stone litho poster promoting the Eagle Hut YMCA Club, The Strand in London, top margin reads, "AMERICANS! LOOK RIGHT HERE", printed by Ludo in Buckingham Street, London, has a couple of
0897: LINEN MOUNTED WWI EAGLE HUT YMCA POSTEREst. $200-$300
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CORETTA MIDGET HANDBILL WITH FIVE PHOTOS: Heavy printed card stock includes five applied photographic images C-1916, probably a souvenir piece from a performance, minor edge wear. Size: 8-1/4 inches tall, 5 inches wide
0932: CORETTA MIDGET HANDBILL WITH FIVE PHOTOSEst. $60-$120
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BOXED KOHLER ACROBATIC CLOWN IN HOOP: Scarce German made wind up toy works fine, tin clown in original plastic hoop, comes with complete, colorful and crisp original box, box has small spot of paper loss from price tag removal, box
0766: BOXED KOHLER ACROBATIC CLOWN IN HOOPEst. $200-$300
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GIBBS TIN TEETER TOTTER: Hand painted tin with reversible action, patent date is September 15, 1903, some scattered paint wear. Size: 14-3/8 inches tall
0771: GIBBS TIN TEETER TOTTEREst. $150-$200
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BOYS' BRIGADE MUSKET: C-1895 toy Musket of wood and metal, used by Boys' Brigade members for ceremonies and drill. Boys' Brigade was founded 1883 and still currently an active group. Wear to finish Size: 41-3/4 inches
0776: BOYS' BRIGADE MUSKETEst. $100-$150
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TEN GLASS LIGHTBULB COVERS: C-1960s includes; frog, birds, cat and dog, scattered paint wear. Size: Varies
0786: TEN GLASS LIGHTBULB COVERSEst. $40-$80