TOM MIX LETTER WITH REFERENCE TO SHORTAGE OF PREMIUM "TM" BAR GUN.
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Winning Bid:
$115.00
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #208 - Part II
Item numbers 1278 through 3040 in auction 208
Item Description
8.5x11" typed letter on "Tom Mix - Ralston Straight Shooters" letterhead. Mailed in 1933 in regards to first Tom Mix premium gun (see item #2348). Letter has Tom putting his honor on the line due to shortage of premium. Text includes "You Must Think Your Old Pal Tom Mix Has Gone Back On You. But I haven't. No, Indeed!" noting that almost 200,000 children have ordered guns and only a few thousand a day can be made. Letter closes "Wishing You A Merry Christmas. Your Sincere Friend, Tom Mix" w/facsimile signature. P.S. notes that he is sending along his western catalog w/premiums for Ralston box tops. Scattered aging w/three folds as issued. VG/Fine. Only the third example we've seen in our 47 years. Rare.
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