ephemera

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak Autograph Cover of Macworld Magazine 1984

An autographed copy of the premier edition of Macworld magazine from 1984 is up for bid on eBay.

The seller says, "...1984 is when the very first Macintosh computer made its debut. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak both signed this extremely rare item. This is probably the only one of it's kind. I worked at Apple from 1992-1999 and Steve Jobs graciously signed it for me. Later, I asked Steve Wozniak to sign it and he did. This is a very rare item and would make a great gift to any serious collector. I will fly to where you are to deliver this item personally."

To win this rare ephemera, click the link provided above. Good luck.

Young Avengers #6 Cover Art by Jim Cheung

Up for bid on eBay is the original pen and ink cover art to Young Avengers #6 by Jim Cheung and John Dell.

The seller says, "This cover concludes the 1st YA story arc: Sidekicks in which it won the 2006 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book and the 2006 Harvey Award for Best New Series. I'm sure you already knew this. I am the original owner having bought this directly from Cheung about 5-6 years ago. It was never made publicly available for sale then - this is the 1st time that anyone other than myself has had the chance to own it. There is no more 'fresh to market' than this! This is the very 1st and only original Young Avengers Cover to ever be publicly auctioned!"

To win it, place your bid by clicking the link provided above.

Nintendo Arcade Topper Sign The Noid

Up for auction on eBay is this rare arcade topper sign for the Playchoice 10 Arcade System.

The seller says this Yo Noid! sign comes out of their private collection. To own it, click the link provided above and place your winning bid.

Book Describes One Man's Fight Against Bureaucracy

I received a very interesting book from the fine folks at Ascot Media Group. Doctrine of Injustice: A Dunce Cap for the Supreme Court of the United States (Caldwell Consulting & Business Services) by Dr. Keith R. Caldwell, Sr., outlines his five year journey through what he perceives as "a bungling and seemingly-incapable bureaucracy in an attempt to receive justice." He adds that he believes his well-documented book "exposes the incompetence and corruption that exists within the IRS, the Department of Justice, and the U.S. Federal Court System."

Caldwell states that he is sharing the mind-boggling details of his journey so that readers may better educate and prepare themselves in the event his nightmare should happen to them. He adds, "This is no 'sour grapes' story about paying taxes - this is a documented account of an injustice that goes all the way up to the Supreme Court!" Keith Caldwell states his nightmare began in 2006 when he sued the IRS over striking errors that stemmed from an audit of his tax filings for 2003/2004. During the course of that trial he states the IRS initiated another audit for the year 2006 and Caldwell subsequently filed suit to include 2006.

Caldwell states: "The trial judges in both suits issued a favorable judgment for the IRS so I sued the U.S. Tax Court and others in the District Court. The judge in that case dismissed the case based on a DOJ motion to dismiss due to improper service of the defendants, even though the judge had documents in his possession to refute the DOJ claim!"

Click eBay link to find a copy of the Caldwell's book.

 

Signed CDV Brig. General Robert Charles Tyler Civil War Chickamauga TN

Original Carte de Visite of Brig. General Robert C. Tyler with signature is up for bid on eBay.

The seller says, "This CDV was found in the same cdv album as the recently auctioned Robert E. Lee signed CDV in the Sept 14th Heritage Signature auction.

Tyler is known as the "Mystery General" of the Civil War. The seller provides a detailed history in the listing. To read the history and/or place your bid, click the link provided above.

Prototype Promotional Starbucks Gift Card Ever Produced 2001

Up for bid on eBay is this very rare Starbucks gift card prototype.

The seller says, "This card is the mother-load of all Starbucks cards. It was the First Starbucks Card ever produced. These cards do not actually work at Starbucks and never did. It was produced as a promotional item almost a full year before the card program actually launched. Because attendance at the 2001 conference was about 3,000 people, it's assumed there were about 3,000 produced. More than likely many of these cards were tossed because they had no usefulness."

To own this rare Starbucks gift card, click the link provided above and place your winning bid.

1927-30 Handwritten Literary Club Diary Journal Bloomington Indiana

This 115-page handwritten journal, belonging to the Bloomington, Indiana, Cycle Literary Club is up for bid on eBay.

According to the seller, the dates for this journal are from 1927-1930 and the 115 pages of writing have to the club, their meetings, and it mentions so many names of the folks in the area at that time.

Here is an example entry:

“The Cycle Literary Club held the first meeting of the year Oct. 8th at the home of the President Mrs. Farris. A delicious dinner was served at 6:30 o’clock and all members were present but Mrs. Rogers. After dinner the meeting was called to order by Mrs. Farris. Roll call and responses were vacation experiences which were interesting and varied. The minutes of our last meeting of May 28th was read and approved. The treasurer reported $34.27 in treasury. The programs for the year were discussed also the bible study. Meeting was then adjourned. Mrs. Farris Pres. and Mabel Sappenfield Secretary.”

To own this journal, click the link provided above and place your winning bid.

A Conversation with Marshall Ulrich Author of Running on Empty

  Full of mind-blowing stories from the road and his sensational career, the book Running on Empty delivers a powerful message. Here's an except fro a conversation with the author, Marshal Ulrich.

Q. Are you more proud of your running records or the fact that you have overcome many of your life challenges?

M. Yes, I am most proud of becoming more comfortable in my own skin, the running records are simply a portal into that enlightenment. I wouldn't say that I have overcome many of my life challenges, more that I have opened up and allowed other people to see the vulnerable side of me. That has allowed me to feel like I am making progress and connect with my loved ones, I still have a lot to learn. My wife Heather primarily has been my guiding light.

Q. As an elite athlete, what advice might you give to someone with a serious physical challenge who cannot easily exercise? M. Do the best you can with what you have. And don't think that whatever you choose to do has to be physical in nature. Find your niche in life, whatever it is that makes the fire burn in your belly (what are you passionate about) and go for it. Q. What are the signs of an unhealthy exercise addiction?

M. My thought is that when the feeling that you MUST exercise takes on a life on its own and like other addictions becomes destructive to others. To look at it in a positive way, balance is one of the keys to a happy life. I have failed at maintaining a balance in my life at times, and frequently evaluate, how am I doing?

Q. In your cross country trek you could consume as many as 9,000 calories per day. How many chocolate milk shakes would that be? Seriously, how can anyone eat that much?

M. 700 calories per 16 ounces of chocolate milkshake or approximately 13 shakes over a 17.5 hour work day. It takes approximately 100 calories to move a person 1 mile and another 100 calories per 1000 feet elevation gain...plus about 2000 calories in a normal day for an average person. One day in California I ran 70 miles, gained 9000 feet so my intake that day was closer to 10,000 calories. I would eat a handful of food every mile (60 times a day) and drink high calorie muscle milk and soda or juice (all had calories) every day for 52.5 days—at the end of the run I lost 4 pounds total, not bad, 1 must have been doing something right!

Click the link above or click this link to buy a copy of the book on eBay.

Mark Twain Samuel Clemens Calling Card

There are five 19th century calling cards up for bid in an eBay auction, including one from Samuel L. Clemens (a.k.a. Mark Twain). 

The seller says, "...originally found tucked away in several different books from a wonderful private library, these five cards are guaranteed to be original. The first and most important calling card in this auction belonged to Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain.) When you hold this card to the light, you will see a hidden image of a young pretty girl, standing on a stool. At her feet is a small mouse and it reads, 'We Met By Chance.' This humorous hidden image is typical of Samuel Clemen’s sense of humor."

The other cards are described in similar detail. To explore further, click the link provided above.

Phelps Stage Railroad Boat Travel Guide 1850

Up for bid on eBay is a rare Phelps railroad guide book, dated 1850.

The seller says, "...All types of miles , routes, miles and more for stagecoach, riverboat and rail travel. In good condition with a great fold out map that about 22" wide.

To own it, click the link provided and place your winning bid.