"CAPTAIN BATTLE BOYS' BRIGADE" CLUB KIT.
Bidding has ended for this item.
Thank you for visiting our past auction results. If you have an identical (or similar) to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. We look forward to speaking with you.
Winning Bid:
$6,490.00
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
Captain Battle had a brief run as a patriotic comic book hero in the early 1940s, making his first appearance in "Silver Streak Comics" #10 in May, 1941, then appearing in "Captain Battle Comics" from 1941-1943. Readers who promised to uphold the principles of Americanism and the Constitution could join the Captain Battle Boys' Brigade. Offered here is a complete membership kit, consisting of a 1.75" dia. cello "Silver Streak Comics - Captain Battle Boys' Brigade" premium button. One of the rarest, and unusually large, early comic book club member's buttons, this dates from 1941. M. Pudlin Co. Inc. backpaper is evenly aged w/some darker pinpoint age spots. Button has fade to red areas and trace of aging to white bkg. Rest of color remains strong and button retains high gloss. Fine overall. Mailing envelope has "Captain Battle" return address and typed recipient name/address. Scattered aging/handling wear. Fine. 8-3/8x10-7/8" typed letter features full figure illustration of Captain Battle at top, noting his appearances in "Silver Streak Comics" and "Captain Battle Comics." Letter noted inclusion of membership badge and card (which has "Aims Of Captain Battle Boys' Brigade" on reverse w/repeat illustration of Captain Battle. Letter goes on to mention getting friends to join the club by mailing 10¢ initiation fee and coupon from comic titles listed at top of letter. Letter notes that upon signing up six additional members, you formed your own Battalion and elect a Battalion Captain. Facsimile "Capt. Battle" signature at bottom. Letter has been folded as mailed and is evenly aged. Pin hole/pull from button being attached at bottom left w/wear ring, o/w Fine/VF. Also included is even rarer 2.5x3.75" membership card which has been neatly signed in ink on provided line (names matches that on envelope). Card has lt. even aging and back has thin ring mark from button. Card is o/w Exc. Extremely rare as a complete set, the first we've offered as such in our 50 years.
Pictures (click images to zoom in)
Review your bid and press the Confirm Your Bid button below. Important: By confirming your bid, you are agreeing to purchase the item listed below if you are the winning bidder.
You haven't placed any bids.
