"WRIGLEY'S MOTHER GOOSE" PREMIUM BOOK WITH ENVELOPE.
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Winning Bid:
$172.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #197 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 991 in auction 197
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Item Description
4x6". 24 full color illustrated pages. ©1915. Comes with 4.25x6.25" original two-sided illustrated envelope. Various action scenes of Spearmen with gum packs. Numerous pencil notations/aging. Envelope Good. Cover text includes "Introducing The Spritely Spearmen." This is the first time that the iconic Spearmen appear in Wrigley's advertising. Likely inspired by Palmer Cox Brownies, these smiling, jester-like characters appear in numerous nursery rhyme-inspired stories and verse. Each page features an illustration of Wrigley's Spearmint Gum. Front and back covers show trace of aging. Brightly colored, detailed content remains Exc.
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