"THE YELLOW KID IN McFADDEN'S FLATS" ADVERTISING FLYER.
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Winning Bid:
$500.00
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM)
Time Left:
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Auction:
Auction #198 Part I
Item numbers 1-499 in auction 198
Value Code:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
5.5x7" double-sided flyer advertising the #1 ranked Platinum Age comic book as stated in Overstreet. Overstreet also notes that a Fine+ copy of the book sold in 2006 for $17,000. This flyer features the same text and artwork as that book's cover showing The Yellow Kid in pointed hat, his shirt reading "Dis Book Is De Story Of Me Sweet Young Life." Also lists publisher G. W. Dillingham Co. of N.Y. Also listed is author E. W. Townsend and Yellow Kid creator R. F. Outcault. Back has promotional text noting over 100 illustrations "Now In Book Form." Back also has blank order form and notes price of 50¢. Lightly aged and Exc. Scarce.
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