ORPHAN ANNIE & CAPTAIN SPARKS 1942 "SAFETY GUARD" KIT.
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$316.25 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, September 27, 2007 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 27, 2007 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction 192 - Part II
Item numbers 1053 though 2638 in auction 192
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Item Description
When folded, all kit items fit into 4.25x9.5" brown paper mailing envelope. Kit consists of six paper items plus tin litho "Tri-Tone" signal whistle. Light handling wear/aging to envelope, o/w Fine. 1x2.5" whistle also serves as membership badge with clip on back. Whistle glossy and Exc. Featured paper item is "Safety Guard Official Handbook" folder opening to 11x34". Extensive illustrations and descriptions of 18 premiums offered by Quaker Sparkies. Premiums pictured include Altascope ring, Catapult plane, Aviation Training Cockpit, Detecto kit, Whirl-O-Matic detector and magic glow bird badge. Light wear/tear at fold edges. Overall handbook VF. Other kit items include fold-over letter to mother about "Safety Guard" and Sparkies. Exc. Next is fold-over "Rolomatic Radio Decoder" with uncut/intact dial. VF. Next is "Be A Captain" application blank. Light surface paper loss on back, o/w Fine. Next is fold-over "Gift Order Form" for Orphan Annie/Sparkies premiums. VF. Last is "Special Safety Guard Defense Bulletin From Orphan Annie" with Safety Guard Defense pledge and 3-step Defense Program promoting good health and encouraging members to collect/save metals, rags, papers, etc. to support the war effort. Light surface dust/wear. VF.
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