"TARZAN IN JUNGLELAND" PLASTER STATUE SET W/RARE BACKGROUND.
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Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #183 - Part II
Item numbers 1292-2528 in auction 183
Item Description
This 1932 premium was made by Gem Clay Forming Co. for distribution by both
sponsors of the Tarzan radio show and others. The stage bkg. has imprint on
reverse for issuer Foulds Milling Co. This is the complete basic set of 10 (12
figures in all) consisting of Tarzan w/Cheetah, Kala the Mother Ape, Numa the
Lion, Sheeta the Panther, Jane Porter, The Pirate, The Witch Doctor, The
Cannibal, Lt. D'Arnot, three little monkeys (counted as a single item). The
stage consists of three cardboard pieces. The main stage bkg. section is
original and 8x19.5", the marquee sign and accent tree leaf sections which are
4x13.5" and 1x13" respectively are full color photocopy replacements mounted on
cardboard. The original bkg. section is very nicely illustrated depicting
jungle scene w/tropical bird, monkey and a hut which has diecut door that opens.
Reverse has assembly instructions, list of the statue set and notes they were
available w/three direction panels from Foulds packages. Reverse has penciled
date on top margin. Has overall scattered lt. creases, left margin has pair of
1x1.5" spots of missing surface paper. Most of the crease lines are really only
visible in reflected light, all color remains strong. VG. The photocopy of the
marquee sign reading "Tarzan In Jungle Land" does not include cardboard tab
needed to attach it to the bkg. but still could be assembled for display
purposes. Following this basic set, six additional statues were issued.
Smallest plaster statue is 1" tall while the tallest is 4.5". One of the three
monkeys remains unpainted except for black pupils, Cannibal only has partially
painted body and shield. All others have been nicely painted and glazed. Set
is Exc. The stage is scarce and this is the most complete set we've ever
offered.
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