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Meinhardt Raabe autographed commemorative ballooning cover featuring colorful hot air balloon stamps and imagery honoring pioneer Civil War balloonist Thaddeus S. C. Lowe. Raabe has boldly signed the cover in blue ink and added the inscription “Munchkin Coroner,” referencing his memorable role in the classic 1939 MGM film “The Wizard of Oz.”

Fine condition.

Meinhardt Raabe (1915–2010) was an American actor best remembered for portraying the Munchkin Coroner in the beloved film “The Wizard of Oz.” Though his appearance in the film was brief, his performance became one of the most iconic and recognizable moments associated with the Munchkinland sequence. Beyond his acting career, Raabe later worked for many years as a public speaker and corporate representative, including appearances as “Little Oscar” for the Oscar Mayer company. In later decades, he became a highly sought-after autograph signer and popular guest at classic film conventions due to the enduring popularity of “The Wizard of Oz.”

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Reference sku: 11667 1415492-1