ephemera

Photomicrograph by Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley

Up for bid on eBay isa rare original photomicrograph by Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley.

The seller says, "...it is mounted on period mounting board authentic and valuable...it's been in the family purchased from for over 100 years. Photomicrograph itself measures approx 2-1/2 x 2-1/2; the mouting is 5 x 5 From the rare collection of Henry Crocker.

Mentioned in Wilson Bentley's Biography: "Bentley's work gained attention in the last few years of the nineteenth century, after his work was first published in a magazine by Henry Crocker of Fairfax, VT; who consequently ended up with the largest private collection of Bentley's works."

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John Lennon Yoko Ono Signed Photograph 1969

Up for bid on eBay is what the seller calls "the ultimate signed John Lennon and Yoko Ono photograph."

The image is an 8x10 glossy photo taken of John and Yoko at the now historcally famous May, 1969 Montreal "Bed-In" for peace, where they stayed in bed for many days to make their statement for world peace. The seller says, "The photograph has been beautifully and very boldly signed by both in thick black marker. John adds '69' under his autograph."

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Landmark Hotel Las Vegas Casino $5 Chip First Issue

Up for bid on eBay is this $5 Landmark Hotel casino chip.

The seller says, "...casino chips collected over the last 20 years. Mostly Nevada issues that are duplicates from major collections purchased. Included are chips from the $1,000,000 Platinum Collection and many others. The chips range from the common to extremely rare. Most I only have one to sell. I'll be listing many of the chips here on eBay. I'll be glad to answer any questions..."

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Greyhound Bus Dog Advertising Sign

Don't leave the bidding on this cool Greyhound Bus Company advertising sign to the rest of us.

Join in by clicking the link provided above for this large sign from the venerable bus company. The seller says, "...would be great for a farm or someone who has greyhounds, could put name on him." I couldn't agree more.

 

1943 Royal Crown Cola Advertising Pin-Up Victory Girl Nehi World War II

Up for bid on eBay is a rare, original 1943 World War II cross-collectible, vintage advertising Royal Crown Cola soda pop pin-up advertising poster.

The seller says, "A red-lipped American beauty stands in front of her window, a Service Star hanging in background behind her, giving the sense that she is waving goodbye to a departing serviceman as she enjoys the refreshing taste of Royal Crown Cola. Additional text reads 'Best By Taste-Test' and Nehi Corp., Columbus, GA., 1943. Lithograph by U. O. Colson Co., Paris, Illinois."

Munsters Addams Family TV Character Puppets Ideal Toys

Up for bid on eBay is a lot of four vintage television character puppets made by Ideal. Circa 1964. USA.

The seller says,"...representing three characters from the Addams Family (Uncle Fester, Gomez, Morticia) and one character from the Munsters (Lily Munster). Painted, molded vinyl/rubber head with silkscreened cotton body. All are signed in molding on back of the neck."

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Hand-Colored Ambrotype of Boy Soldiers Americana

"For all his bravado," says the eBay seller of this ambrotype, "the child at left holding aloft a sword looks unsure of himself. The little fellow at the far right smirks because he’s ready. Both have red tinted shirts. But it’s the fellow with pursed lips in the middle, holding the flag and displaying a big clear gold eagle on his hat, that grabs our attention."

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Cheerios Cereal Premium Lone Ranger Frontier Town 1948

I'll let the seller explain this eBay auction for this Cheerios cereal premium:

In 1948 the Lone Ranger Frontier Town was released as a Cheerios Cereal premium. As you listened in 1948 to The Lone Ranger radio program the announcer, Fred Foy, said, "In celebration of the 15th year of this program you can get your very own model of the Lone Ranger Frontier Town. With this offer you can follow the adventures of The Lone Ranger and Tonto." There were nine (9) different cereal boxes and on the backs were the cut-out buildings. Four more sections, each with a map and additional buildings (71 pieces in all), had to be sent for separately with a dime and a Cheerios box top. When assembled the four base maps cover nearly 15 square feet of floor space. Each map had numbered spaces where the buildings went and the buildings had corresponding numbers to make it easy to assemble the complete set. Then you were ready to follow the Lone Ranger adventures as they happened on the radio program. We have the four (4) individual maps (there is also a duplicate set of maps which have been glued together) and the buildings. Many of the buildings are assembled and we appear to have enough for two (2) complete sets with the exception of the bank; however, there are a few structures that are missing a piece (i.e., roof, etc.) which may be among the many unassembled pieces. I say that because in the unassembled pieces we have roofs, etc., that have been separated from buildings and it's hard for me to tell which building they might go on. Someone with time and vision will probably be able to figure it out. The maps and buildings have been lovingly played with and do have some wear including a tear here and there; however, they are in remarkably good condition considering the age (63 years old) and the fact that they are made of paper.

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President Van Buren Election Ticket Ballot 1836

Up for bid on eBay is this 1836 Van Buren paper ballot from Virginia.

The seller says, "All original election ballots for Van Buren are quite scarce but ballots from his first campaign are prohibitively rare! This large 4 1/2" by 8 3/4" ballot was actually dropped into the ballot box on election day 1836! It is signed as customary on the back but for some reason they had Mr. John Coles sign it twice!

The seller adds, "Another bonus is a paper sticker glued lightly over the printed name of the candidate for elector in the 16th District written in hand with the new candidate's name! Very unusual and amazing that the homemade sticker is still attached! Outstanding condition with only a small water stain at lower right corner and small hole over 11th district candidates name. Unique opportunity to acquire a very rare early presidential election ticket that was actually used 175 years ago!"

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Corvette 50th Anniversary Banner

This original banner, up for bid on eBay, flew at The Coliseum, June 2003, during the festivities to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Corvette.

The seller says, "This is a rare item...The banner reads: Experience, Heritage, Technology, Celebration 50 Corvette Anniversary."

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