"SUPERMEN OF AMERICA" 1939 CLUB & RARE EMBLEM LOT.
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Winning Bid:
$859.54
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
All items were issued in 1939, the first year of the "Supermen Of America" club. Folded single-sided pulp paper circular that was sent current club members opens to 10.75x15" and features full color which includes image of patch. Bottom portion of circular urges member to get three friends to join the Supermen of America club and send in their names, addresses and ages along w/10¢ each and coupon at the lower left, which has been clipped as coupon was intended to be sent in to obtain the patch. Circular has splits at center fold crease intersection and has even moderate aging w/a few small spots of staining. VG overall, but very rare as this item saw very limited use by the club. Next is 5.5" dia. emblem/patch, one of the very earliest Superman premiums, originally advertised as a "Superman Emblem." Unlike other similar patches which are just felt, this is made of two thin layers of felt and sandwiched between these layers is a thin sheet of cardboard which gives the patch a high degree of stiffness although it flexes under pressure. Front has choice silk-screened design featuring classic image of Superman breaking chains surrounded by "Supermen Of America - Action Comics" text. Patch has scattered age spotting and has slightly darkened w/age, color remains strong and patch has no creases. Fine overall. One of the rarest and most desirable Superman premiums, there are far fewer examples of this patch known (less than ten) as opposed to existing copies of "Action Comics" #1. As rare as the emblem/patch is, the accompanying printed letter is even rarer w/even fewer known examples. 5.5x8.5" printed letter w/repeated image of Superman breaking chains and "Supermen Of America" address at top. Letter mentions enclosed emblem and goes on to promote "Action Comics." Scattered aging where patch rested over the years but still Fine/VF overall. Lot also includes "Supermen Of America" mailing envelope w/large typed address label that reads "From Detective Comics, Inc." and goes on to list four comic book titles (w/additional title written in pencil). Envelope has pencil circle around 1" U-shaped tear and scattered age spotting. VG. Certificate is the first issue from 1939 w/fully printed 1939 date at bottom and mentions "Action Comics." Individual issue number "16372." Penciled date on provided line. Folded as issued w/some lt. handling wear. VF. Cardstock "Superman's Secret Code" decoder folder is evenly aged and has .25" tear at center of Superman image from button. Pinch creases to sides. Fine. Both certificate and decoder have matching name of that seen on mailing envelope. Early and historic.
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