KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES F-87 SUPER JET PLANE RING, MAILER & AD.
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Starting Bid:
$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 17, 2016 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 17, 2016 9:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
217 Part 2B
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Item Description
Lot of four pieces, all from 1948 (see sign and ring, previous items #2518-2519) and offered via Pep cereal and on the Superman radio program. Canadian issue. First is ring w/adjustable brass band w/airplane image on each side. Top has metal spring-loaded black plastic airplane which shoots off ring top when lever is released. Mechanism works. Ring has some aging but retains much luster and is o/w Exc. Comes w/original mailer box w/typed Canadian name/address label. Box shows scattered wear but is Fine/VF overall. Also comes w/folded as issued directions/order form w/some French text. Unused but w/scattered handling wear/aging. VF. "Jet Plane Ring" Sunday funnies ad shows image of ring w/image of Curtiss-Wright jet test pilot Lee Miller (who was also featured on instructions) and has coupon to order ring w/one Corn Flakes box top and 20¢. Corn Flakes cereal box is shown as well. Mounted at corners to stiff cardboard. Exc. Rare as complete and w/ad. Franco Toscanini Collection.
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