"GENE AUTRY FANS" ENVELOPE W/FAN PHOTO AND "BIG NEWS."
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Winning Bid:
$200.00
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Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction #182 - Part II
Item numbers 1500-3431 in auction 182
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Item Description
5.5x7.5" envelope w/Gene Autry return address of "Republic Studios/North Hollywood, Calif." Holds three items. First is 5.5x7.5" note w/image of Gene on horse. Reads "Dear Friend, Thank you for your letter, it is always a pleasure hearing from my fans. I am now on the radio every Sunday over the Columbia Network sponsored by Doublemint Gum." Letter continues to encourage fans to listen to radio program. Signed "Your Pal, Gene Autry." Also included is 5x7" glossy photo signed "From Your Pal, Gene Autry." Last is 10x7" four-page announcement reading "Here's Big News For You Gene Autry Fans! A Sensational New Cartoon Strip Entitled 'Gene Autry Rides' Reproduced In Full Color And Featuring The Thrilling Adventures Of Gene And Champ Will Soon Appear In The Sunday Comics Section Of The Country's Leading Newspapers. Write The Editor Of Your Local Paper And Ask If He Has Arranged To Publish This Dynamic New Thriller! Now Ready For Distribution By The Walton Features Syndicate Inc." Inside and back page gives samples of the new comic strip. Interesting to see promotion aimed at fans to encourage newspapers to include Gene's new comic. Has been folded in half to fit into envelope. Overall Exc. First we've seen w/comic strip insert.
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