Saturday, October 3, 2009

Painting The Clouds With Sunshine 1929

Sheet music from 1929. Painting The Clouds With Sunshine from The Gold Diggers of Broadway. Lyrics by Al Dubin, by arrangement with Gene Austin, Inc. Music by Joe Burke. Published by M. Witmark and Sons, New York. A Warner Bros Vitaphone Talking Picture - buy it

condition: GOOD

Painting The Clouds With Sunshine YouTube

The Varsity Drag from Good News 1927

Sheet music from 1927. Words by B.G. De Sylva, Lew Brown, Ray Henderson. Instruments: Piano/Vocal, Ukulele. Published by De Sylva, Brown and Henderson - buy it

condition is FAIR

The Varsity Drag YouTube

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

sheet music: Until the Real Thing Comes Along


(It Will Have to Do) Until the Real Thing Comes Along. Words and Music by Mann Holiner, Alberta Nichols, Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin and L.E. Freeman. Published by Chappell & Co, New York 1936


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sheet music: Until Love Comes Along 1930


Until Love Comes Along. Words by Sidney Clare. Music by Oscar Levant. From the Radio Talking Picture "Love Comes Along". Published by Harms Incorporated, New York 1930 - buy it

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sheet music: Too Young with Nat King Cole


Vintage sheet music endorsed by Nat King Cole
Too Young from 1951. Lyrics by Sylvia Dee. Music by Sid Lippman. Published by Jefferson Music Co, New York. Recorded on Capitol Records by Nat King Cole (on the cover) - buy it

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

Hawaiian sheet music: Ukulele Lady by Gus Kahn

Ukulele Lady with ukulele arrangment by. Words by Gus Kahn, music by Richard A. Whiting. Irving Berlin, Inc. Music Publishers 1607 Broadway New York.

Ukulele Lady is an old evergreen song by Gus Kahn and Richard A. Whiting. Published in 1925, the song was first made famous by Vaughn De Leath

It has been recorded by Peter Sellers, Arlo Guthrie on his album Hobo's Lullaby, and was performed by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy in the second season of The Muppet Show

Bette Midler first performed the song live in the 1997 TV special "Diva Las Vegas" as a tribute to her native Hawaii. Midler later recorded the song for her album Bathhouse Betty - wikipedia


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sheet music: Paper Doll by Johnny Black 1940s

Paper Doll was a hit song for the Mills Brothers. In the United States it held the number-one position on the Billboard singles chart for twelve weeks, from November 6, 1943, to January 22, 1944. The song has been named one of the Songs of the Century and has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The song was written in 1915 but not published until 1930 by Johnny S. Black, whose greatest success would come with his song Dardanella, which sold 5,000,000 copies in 1920, and a further 2,000,000 copies of sheet music. Black died in 1936, six years before his second greatest success, Paper Doll, swept the country (wikipedia)

The Mills Brothers-Paper Doll YouTube

Friday, August 28, 2009

William Refrigerator Perry GI Joe figure

Rare 1986 GI JOE 3 3/4" inch action figure in it's original , factory sealed, mail-away plastic bag. This William "Refrigerator" Perry (Chicago Bears football) special order figure was never opened. It comes packaged with football weapon and file card. The file card in in great condition but for soft corners. There is also light wear to the plastic bag - SOLD

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

swimsuits: 1952 Newsreel

I love these old newsreels with fashions from the 50's and 60's


Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Fantastic Four #149 1974

Fantastic Four #149 1974 appearing in To Love, Honor, and Destroy!
condition: Fine-Very Fine (FVF)

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Fantastic Four Annual #18 1984

Fantastic Four Annual #18 1984. With the wedding of Reed Richards and Sue Storm.
condition: Very Fine-Near Mint (VFNM)

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Marvel Super Heroes #15 Medusa July 1968

Marvel Super Heroes #15 with Medusa July 1968 Giant-Size
grade: Good-Very Good (GVG) w/ 1" cover tear top left seam

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Spadea Roberto Capucci sewing pattern NS-294

60's vintage Spadea sewing pattern No. NS-294 by Italian designer Roberto Capucci (known as the Givenchy of Rome)

The instruction sheet reads: "The shape of this beautifully cut coat rests lightly on the figure, placing gentle emphasis on the waistline, then gradually widening into a moderate flare. Slit pockets are delicately piped-in low on the shoulder and high on the hip. A flattering wing-back collar and smooth set-in sleeves complete this gracefully stated cover story."

Size 16 Bust 38 Waist 28 Hip 39.
This pattern is unused and complete and comes with the original Spadea mailing envelope postmarked Jan 27, 1966

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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Maisto 1966 VW Karmann Ghia Chase Car

This 1966 VW Karmann Ghia had a limited run of 2500 pieces. The Maisto G-Ridez 1/64 Scale Die-cast series features realistic details and chrome wheels. The opened Ghia in the photos is mine. Yours comes mint in a mint blister pack

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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Hot Wheels Sir Rodney Roadster Rare Green

Hot Wheels Sir Rodney Roadster 1974 Flying Colors. This Sir Rodney Roadster was made in 1974 and is the, very rare, Flying Colors green version. Designed by Larry Wood this car has seen some playtime but is still a nice example of a, very hard to find, 1970's Flying Colors Hot Wheels

specs: green, with red flames, unpainted interior, unpainted Hong Kong base, Red Line wheels

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Hot Wheels Real Riders Dodge D-50 NRFP

Hot Wheels Real Riders Dodge D-50 No. 4353, with HiRakers. Made in 1982 it is a mint truck on a poor card/bubble and has never been removed

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Mountain Dew Skateboard Launch Ramp

Mountain Dew Voltage skate ramp from the Mountain Dew Voltage Be A Power Player Sweepstakes. Made by Ramptech this Kicker II Launch Ramp is 13"H x 31"W x 42"L.

Features:
- Rugged, reinforsed single piece construction.
- Lightweight, portable, and ready to skate.
- Texturized riding surface for maximum traction.
- Rubberized non-skid base for multi-surface grip.

SOLD

Hot Wheels Monte Carlo Stocker Flying Colors

This hard to find, black wall tire, version of the Monte Carlo Stocker is lemon yellow, with red, white and blue racing deco with 38 and Chevrolet on sides, black interior, blue tint window, chrome Hong Kong base, and black wall tires. This car has seen some playtime but is still a nice example of a, tuff to find, 1970's Flying Colors Hot Wheels

Hot Wheels Second Wind Flying Colors 1977

Hot Wheels Second Wind, Blackwall Version has seen some playtime but is still a nice example of this tuff to find 1970's Flying Colors Hot Wheels.

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Vogue 7478 Blouse Pattern 60s vintage

Vogue 7478 Pattern from 1967. Front buttoned shirt blouse in two lengths, collar on band, full length sleeves with one button cuffs. Shirt tail hemline. With or without patch pockets. With flaps and button trim. size:14 bust:36 hip:38

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Han Solo Stormtrooper Kellogg mail away figure

Han Solo as Stormtrooper.This exclusive figure was only available as a coupon redemption from Kellogg Cereals. Yours will come, unopened in factory sealed bag, with the original shipping box from Kellogg - SOLD

Mary Quant 3717 sewing pattern mod 60s

Butterick #3717, A Mary Quant London Design. Dress or Jumper and Hat. Semi-fitted, high yoked dress or jumper withsquared neck-line, low in-the-seam side pockets, top stich trim. Narrow brimmed hat with top stich trim. Printed pre-cut tissue and the original sewing guide. Size:14 Bust:34

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ceramic Cat with fir 50s vintage kitsch

Adorable vintage cat figurine with real fur on her head and tail. The foil label reads: A Napco Ceramic Japan. Size: 4 1/2"T. No chips or cracks but sadly the whiskers are missing on one side. It's an easy fix that I will leave to you experts.

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ceramic Cat with fir 50s vintage kitsch

Adorable vintage cat figurine with real fur on her head and tail. The foil label reads: A Napco Ceramic Japan. Size: 3 1/2" tall. No chips or cracks

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Butterick 2683 sewing pattern 60s vintage

Butterick Pattern No. 2683 Womens blouse, convertible collar or collarless, three quarter length sleeves or faced armholes. Size:14 Bust:34

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Modes Royale sewing pattern 50s vintage

1950's mail order Modes Royale No. 1391 sewing pattern. Unprinted pre-cut green tissue and includes the original sewing guide. size:16

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Sunday, March 29, 2009

1963 Hawk Weird-ohs Francis the foul model

1963 Hawk Weird-ohs Francis the foul the Way Out Dribbler. This is not the reissue kit. This is the original kit from 1963. The model is unassembled and complete with decal and instructions. The parts have been removed from the tree. The box is in very good shape.



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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Can you read this? From book dated 1886

Can you read this? It's from a book I found dated 1886. It has lots of beautiful prints. Like this one of Mirror Lake California 1886 style

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

1993 Nightmare Before Christmas pinback

1993 Nightmare Before Christmas Button w/Jack and Zero is an employee promotional usher button. It was given to the movie theatre managers to issue to their employees during the showing of Tim Burton’s movie Nightmare Before Christmas

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1970's Vogue Paris Original Nina Ricci 2382

Chic Vintage 1970's Vogue Paris Original Pattern designed by Nina Ricci, Pattern # 2382 - size 16 - The sew-in label is included

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Monday, March 16, 2009

1960's Designer Pattern Spadea Y-3118

Spadea Y-3118 - Irene Gilbert of Ireland. Vintage 1960's Designer Dress pattern. Complete. Factory Folded

Description from the pattern: Three basic pattern pieces make this sensationaly slimming dress that is scoop-necked and sleeveless, has a wide skirt with four inverted pleats. The front panel is smooth and uncluttered; a gathered bias belt cinchres the waist

To the collector, Spadea are some of the best patterns produced in the 20th Century. In the late 1950s and into the 1960s, Spadea worked with the Duchess of Windsor to develop pattern designs. They also worked with actress and singer Dinah Shore (more info)

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1967 STP stickers w/ Indy 500 Parnelli Jones

STP stickers with Parnelli Jones in the 1967 Granatelli STP car

In 1967, Parnelli Jones drove in the Indianapolis 500 for owner Andy Granatelli in the revolutionary Pratt & Whitney Turbine. Jones dominated the race but dropped out with three laps to go when a small, inexpensive transmission bearing broke

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1993 Nightmare Before Christmas pinback

1993 Nightmare Before Christmas Button w/ Mayor in Car is an employee promotional usher button. It was given to the movie theatre managers to issue to their employees during the showing of Tim Burton’s movie Nightmare Before Christmas

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Hoops David Robinson Rookie top of pack

1989 Hoops David Robinson rookie card #310 San Antonio Spurs

Here's something you don't see very often. A 1989-1990 Hoops David Robinson Rookie #310 on top of an un-opened cello pack

SOLD

1984 Mondale Ferraro Campaign Pinback

Walter Mondale Geraldine Ferraro Campaign Pin

Campaign button from the 1984 presidential election with Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro. This 3" pin is in excellent condition. The back is intact and has the pin

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1972 Hot Wheels Zowees Baby Buggy


1972 Mattel Hotwheels Zowees Baby Buggy Mattel introduced a new line of minature cars in a 1972 promotion with the Shell Oil Company. Later on in 1972, these cars were made available through the retail stores but as a variation of the Shell Oil versions.

This is the Retail Version: No Trailer Hitch, Antenna, Small Bonnet. As you can see it has been played with but is complete. I have not cleaned or adjusted anything. I will leave that to you experts

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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

1969 Lefty Lemon Funny Face Mug

This painted plastic mug is 3"x4 1/2"x3 1/4"and is one of a set of four. The others are Goofy Grape, Freckle Face Strawberry and Choo Choo Cherry. Plastic Lefty Lemon Kool Aid Mug. These were available through a Pillsbury mailaway promotion.

The back reads: The Pillsbury Co, 1969. On the bottom it reads: F&F Mold & Die Works, Inc. Dayton, Ohio Made In USA. It has moderate paint loss but still displays very nicely - SOLD

Monday, March 2, 2009

rare redline Hot Wheel Alive 55 in blue

The Hot Wheels redline is from 1974. This Alive 55 Flying Colors Nomad is in the rare light blue color. These are usually green or chrome. As you can see it had been played with.

Alive '55, 1974 Flying Colors: Lt. Blue, w/Yellow, Dk. Blue, and Lt. Green tampos, w/'Chevrolet', blue tint window, unpainted Hong Kong base, w/Red Line's

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Thursday, February 26, 2009

1978 Mad Magazine #200 w/ Close Encounters

This Mad Magazine Number 200 from July 1978 features parodies/satires of Close Encounters, Donny and Marie, Graduation Pictures, Doonesbury, Skateboards, and more. The front of this mag is beautiful. Unfortunately the back has been folded, then un-folded (to reveal the hidden picture). The rest of the magazine is in excellent. Condition: Good/Excellent (good collector condition)

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1978 Mad Magazine #198 w/ UPC Cover

This Mad Magazine Number 198 from April 1978 features parodies/satires of The Deep, UPC Symbol, School Supply Catalogue, You Can't Beat The System, One-Time Use Products, Alice (tv show), and more. The front of this mag is beautiful but for a cover tear (top left). The rest of the magazine is in excellent and the back is un-folded. Condition: Good (okay collector condition)

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1978 Mad Magazine #197 w/ Jimmy Carter

This Mad Magazine Number 197 from March 1978 features parodies/satires of Star Wars, Little House on the Prairie, In Search of Movies, Physical Fitness, The Carter Follies, and more. The front of this mag is beautiful. Unfortunately the back has been folded ever so lightly. The rest of the magazine is in excellent. Condition: Excellent (good collector condition)

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1978 Mad Magazine #196 Star Wars cover

This Mad Magazine Number 196 from January 1978 features parodies/satires of Star Wars, Three's Company, Public Services, Modern high Schools, Recent Best sellers, and more. The front of this mag is beautiful but for light edge curl (bottom right). Unfortunately the back has been folded. The rest of the magazine is in excellent. Condition: Excellent (good collector condition)

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

1977 Mad Magazine #194 with Rocky

This Mad Magazine Number 194 from October 1977 features parodies of Rocky, Laverne and Shirley, Billy Carter, Cult Leaders, Daily Newspapers, and more. The front of this mag has small light crease's and a couple of scratches.The first page (inside) has pencil mark and light water(?) stain. Unfortunately the back has been folded as well. The rest of the magazine is in very good condition. Condition: Good (okay collector condition)

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1977 Mad Magazine #189 w/ Welcome Back Kotter

This Mad Magazine Number 189 from March 1977 features parodies of Welcome Back Kotter, The Omen, Skateboards, CB Radios, and more. The front of this mag has a couple of small light crease's and a corner bend (bottom right). Unfortunately the back has been folded as well. The rest of the magazine is in very good condition. Condition: Good (okay collector condition)

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1977 Mad Magazine #188 with Bionic Woman

This Mad Magazine Number 188 from January 1977 features parodies of The Bad News Bears, Missouri Breaks, Bionic Woman The front of this mag is beautiful but for a small light crease (top left). Unfortunately the back cover has been folded. The rest of the magazine is in excellent condition. Condition: Good (okay collector condition)

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

1977 Mad Magazine Super Special #25

This 1977 Mad Magazine Super Special #25 is in very fine condition and includes:

Intact full color, two sided, Don Martin Rock Poster is 20 x 30in. Includes The Beatles on one side. Kiss, Peter Frampton, Carly Simon, Fleetwood Mac, Patti Smith, and many more. Great poster of the pop culture music icons of the 70's Don Martin style - VF/8.0

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