"THE SHADOW" CLASSIC MATCHBOOK COMPLETE AND NEAR MINT.
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Winning Bid:
$112.70 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
2
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, June 5, 2008 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, June 5, 2008 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction 194 - Part II
Item numbers 881 though 2534 in auction 194
Value Code:
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Item Description
1.5x2" graphic cover that includes a silhouette image of The Shadow on front along w/skull while back depicts a skeleton holding a bloody knife. Back reads "The Shadow Radio's Thrilling Mystery Drama Brought To You By Your Blue Coal Dealer." Below this a dealer imprint. Cover opens to reveal 15 specially-designed matches marked "Listen To The Shadow Every Sunday Mutual Network." Attached on inside top flap is a die-cut cardboard piece depicting The Shadow with text on scroll "The Shadow Knows" and behind this are two men behind jailhouse window bars w/text "Crime Does Not Pay." 1940s. Made by "Lion Match Co. Inc. NY" with a patent number for "Feature" match book. Superior example, N. Mint and displays Mint.
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