First, I just want to say I've seen some truly amazing pickups/finds!
This pin - I've rarely seen since the Phillies were only called
"bluejays" for a short period - and it was unofficial.
And in the world of lobby cards - this one is a whale for me - one of my favorite Sci-Fi movies of the 50s -
This Island Earth title card.
Oops - what? Another whale? Yes!
The Thing! 1951.
A very cool "rescue cat" whose mom left her litter on my porch - and later died of feline aids - we named her
Sadie:
A really neat
"coke" advertising piece that still lights up and the clock works!
My 27th variation to my collection of Take Me Out to the Ball Game sheet music - I'm working with Tim Wiles - Director of Research - at the HOF on cataloging all the variations - I've provided an update to their list of 5 - I'm short 2 from my total list of 29 - which includes some variations of the same singer - this one is
Richard Burton:
The original artwork for the
1955 Yankee's WS press pin:
Tobacco store advertising piece with original frame:
A beer advertising piece -
New York Yankees - in the most incredible condition I've ever seen with respect to this piece:
On the toy side - this
Dick Tracy car is pristine - I got Noel Barrett of the Antique Roadshow to authenticate it for me!
I'm gonna call it quits with this one - the centerpiece of my Hartland collection -
Ted Williams - Box - and Tag!
It's actually whiter than this pic:
Thanx for viewing and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!