TARZAN ICE CREAM PREMIUM COMIC CHARACTER BOOK SET.
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$531.30 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #216 - Part II
Item numbers 978 through 2735 in auction 216
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J/K - $700 to $2,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Complete set of 12 books, each 3.5x3.5" softcover in BLB format by Whitman Publishing Co., ©1934-1936. These books were obtained by trading in lids from Tarzan Ice Cream treats. Numbered book titles include - "Tarzan And His Jungle Friends" (No. 1), "Smitty And Herby" (No. 2), "Dick Tracy Meets A New Gang" (No. 3), "G-Men Foil The Kidnappers" (No. 4), "Chester Gump And His Friends" (No. 5), "Washtubbs' Foreign Travels" (No. 6), "Tailspin Tommy's Perilous Adventure" (No. 7), "Little Mary Mixup Wins A Prize" (No. 8), "Dan Dunn's Mysterious Ruse" (No. 9), "Terry And The Pirates Meet Again" (No. 10), "Ella Cinders' Exciting Experience" (No. 11) and "The Texas Ranger - Rustler Strategy" (No. 12). Each has title of other books in series on backs along w/other prizes including "Beautiful Pearl Handled Four-Blade Scout Knife With Tarzan's Picture On Both Sides" and "Tarzan And The Lion Man" BLB. Condition varies, w/lower grade examples having cover creases, aging and scattered wear. Books by overall condition are as follows - VG - 1, 2, 4; Fine - 6, 8, 10, 11; VF - 3, 5, 7, 9, 12. Detailed condition notes online. All are scarce to rare premium books, and are extremely rare as a complete set. First complete set we've offered in our 48 years. Rogers M. Fred, Jr. BLB & Related Collection.
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