AURORA "MASTER MONSTER MAKER" CONTEST CERTIFICATE.
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Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #195-Part II
Items 994-2570 in Auction 195
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Item Description
8.5x11" certificate designed to look like aged document was given to participant in 1964 Aurora Monster Model Contest. Certificate reads "This Is To Certify That (Daniel Gunderman) Having Faithfully Complied With The Rules And Regulations Governing Participation In The Master Monster Maker Contest, And Having Submitted For Consideration His Customized Version Of An Aurora Movie Monster Model, Shall, As A Result Of His Diligence And Expertness, Now And Forever After, Be Recognized As, And Be Entitled To Be Addressed As MASTER MONSTER MAKER. To This Testimony, The Following Parties, Acting In Joint Sponsorship Bear Willing Witness." Certificate is then signed by dealer with facsimile signatures for representatives for Aurora Plastics Corp., Universal Pictures Co. Inc. and Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine. Certificate bears simulated skull and crossbones and bat seals. Upper right-hand corner has "Dracula" name written in ink. Certificate has heavy and obvious wear at margins with tape repairs and many small tears. Reverse of certificate has 2.5x5" area of paint which shows through somewhat at skull and crossbones seal. Still displays VG. From the Tomart Archives.
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