“SUPERMAN" FO-LEE GUM PREMIUM WALLET COMPLETE W/BRASS BADGE AS ISSUED.
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Winning Bid:
$8,475.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
8
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Thursday, February 3, 2011 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, February 3, 2011 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #202 - Part II
Item numbers 1554 through 3213 in auction 202
Value Code:
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Item Description
1949 Fo-Lee Gum Corp., Philadelphia. 3x4.25” high quality leather wallet made by Pioneer has wonderful embossed design on front depicting full figure image of Superman in action pose surrounded by accent rays and circular border design link chain. One foot and his flowing cape go outside the border, and his text name is in script below left foot. Inside right side has zippered compartment and just beneath is gold text “Pioneer Imported Leather” and personalized text name of recipient “George”. Left inside of wallet has attached 1.5x1.5” die-cut shield badge w/classic enamel image of Superman shown waist up breaking chest chains w/his name in text at bottom coming out of circular border w/enamel stars surrounded by brass luster burst design. Inside of wallet has 1/8” impression on left side from zipper on right side. Badge is highly lustrous with only a few tiny pinpoint dots of wear. Overall wallet and badge have VF/Near Exc. appearance. This is the first badge we’ve offered in our 45 years and only the second wallet we’ve ever offered. Our last wallet in just VG condition sold for $3,309. This particular wallet is not shown in Harry Matetsky’s “Adventures Of Superman Collecting Book”. Hake’s “Official Price Guide To Pop Culture Memorabilia” price for both in Fine condition is $6,750, and N. Mint price is $13,500. An incredibly rare set.
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