FELIX THE CAT SPANISH CANDY COMPANY CARD SET.
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$118.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, July 11, 2019 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 11, 2019 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #227- Part 2
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Item Description
Complete set of 15 numbered cards, each 2.75x4". 1930s issued by "Evaristo Juncosa Panella", Barcelona. From a series of cards based on classic cartoon shorts (see next two items). Card fronts have bw art, text backs describing the scene along with company imprint and "Chocolates Selectos." Front top margin notes series A and title translates to "Felix Globetrotter." Based on the 1923 short in which Felix's owner gets into the ring with a boxing kangaroo, and in the ensuing fight she kills it. She then makes a deal with the kangaroo's owner to send Felix to find a replacement. Back text includes "Fin" verifying full set of 15. Lt. scattered margin wear/aging. Overall EX. A rare foreign card issue, first we've offered in our 52 years.
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