"SPACE PATROL" BALLOON PREMIUMS LOT.
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Starting Bid:
$118.00
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 12, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 12, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
Lot of five premium items, issued by Ralston in 1952. Lot includes pair of stiff paper ramps w/fully opened size of 8.5x16". Has checkered pattern w/"Terra IV Launching Ramp - Space Patrol" text at top center, while bottom half features inset Wheat and Rice Chex cereal boxes plus illustrated instruction panel. Exc. Ramps come w/original illustrated mailing envelope w/"Ralston Purina Co." return address that has stamped "Balloon Kit" text. Envelope shows obvious wear as opened along right w/3" corner missing at lower right. Good/VG. Additional illustrated envelope w/"Space Patrol Giant Balloon" text. Envelope has been folded into eighths and opened at left. Scattered edge wear w/tear to Buzz Corry face. VG. Comes w/balloon that features large image of the Terra IV ship on one side that includes text on fins "Ralston Rocket" as well as ad for the ABC radio and TV programs. Balloon has hardened w/age and has begun to disintegrate although currently sealed in a plastic bag. While this just comes along, it is the only example we've seen in our 53 years.
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