"THE OAK RUBBER COMPANY" PROMOTIONAL LOT FEATURING DISNEY BALLOONS.
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Auction #213 - Part II
Item numbers 1063 through 2753 in auction 213
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Item Description
Lot of eight items issued between 1934 and 1940. 7.75x10.75" catalog w/48 glossy full color pages. ©1938. Catalog is exclusively for "Oak Hytex Toy Balloons" w/emphasis on Disney, featured on 15 pages. Disney characters shown include Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Elmer Elephant. Specific Disney items include "Mickey Mouse Stratosphere Balloon," toss-up figural balloons, sales promotion balloons, store display box, etc. Non-Disney character items include Betty Boop-like "Snappy Suzie," Jimmy Durante-like "Snooty Sam," etc. Front cover features Mickey and Donald balloons. Pinch creases to spine but o/w Exc. Comes w/9x14" die-cut cardstock piece that served as the "basket" for the "Mickey Mouse Stratosphere Balloon" and features images of Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and Donald who holds "Remedies For Air Sickness" book. Piece was to be attached to the balloon but remains unused w/just lt. handling wear/aging. VF. Lot also includes four 8.5x11" typed sheets, two being on "The Oak Rubber Company" letterhead w/clown and balloon graphics. One is company introduction letter to a specific store. Other is two-page letter to same store that includes pricing for balloons including stereotypical "Black Rastus" item. Fourth sheet is additional price list. Sheets have even lt. aging and are VF overall. 4x8-7/8" sales folder for "Mickey Mouse Balloons" is illustrated w/various Disney character balloon products. Two horizontal folds and penciled number at back top. VF. Comes w/10-/8x26" folded paper store sign features classic Mickey image and "Mickey Mouse Balloons Sold Here" text and image of three different Mickey balloons. Scattered handling wear but still VF overall. Rare and first we've seen of this sign in our 47 years. A unique opportunity to obtain this rarely-seen material all at one time. An instant collection.
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