"DICK TRACY BLACK LIGHT MAGIC KIT."
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Winning Bid:
$276.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 22, 2012 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 22, 2012 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #205 - Part II
Item numbers 1427 through 3167 in auction 205
Value Code:
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Item Description
9.25x12.25x2" deep box contains complete and unused kit by Stroward Inc. ©1952 The Chicago Tribune. Comes w/original instruction pamphlet. Exc. Box lid has illustration of Dick Tracy and simulated page from "Crimestoppers Textbook" that reads "A Chemical Placed In The Ink Supply Of A Suspect Leads To The Arrest Of The Extortionist. The Ink Fluoresced The Same On Both The Letters And The 'Planted' Ink." Wax pencil price on one side. Box is tight and Fine. Kit consists of GE ultraviolet bulb/extension cord, invisible ink and pen, magic cloth, four flourescent dyes and mixing bowls, three paint brushes and piece of wood. Bulb has spiderweb crack w/.25" piece missing. Good. Dyes have the following names: Green Neptune, Yellow X, Mars Red, Outer Blue. With exception of Green Neptune, all contents have dried. Kit was for "Amateur Detective" to write secret letters, perform card tricks and other party games, mark clothing, money and other valuables w/invisible ink for identification. Contents unused old store stock. Exc. Rare.
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