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SEPTEMBER 29:

1989 FLEER BASEBALL HAND COLLATED EXPANDED SET: 660 NM-M Card Base Set, plus all 12 All Star Team Cards, #1 Boggs & #4 Gibson For The Record Cards, 43 Different Stickers, Includes Error and Corrected versions of #26 Young, #61 Heep, #98 Romine, #121 Moses, #130 Heath, #132 Brookens, #250 Allen, and #616 Ripken FF & Black Box. In the base set, you get Error cards for #81 Boggs, #350 Ashby, #440 Trillo, and #534 Vande Berg. Also, Variations #135 Hernandez red spot and #614 Orsulak white spot, Checklists all without positions listed; Key RCs of Ken Griffey Jr. (HOF), Randy Johnson (HOF), Craig Biggio (HOF), John Smoltz (HOF), Gary Sheffield, Sandy Alomar Jr.; Over 35 HOFers including Nolan Ryan, George Brett, Carlton Fisk, Ozzie Smith, Ryne Sandberg, Eddie Murray, Mike Schmidt, Dennis Eckersley, Dave Winfield, Gary Carter, Wade Boggs, Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Tony Gwynn, Cal Ripken Jr., Jim Rice, Rickey Henderson, Andre Dawson, Bert Blyleven, Roberto Alomar, Barry Larkin, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, Ted Simmons, Goose Gossage, Bruce Sutter, Tim Raines, Alan Trammell, Fred McGriff, Jack Morris, Lee Smith, Edgar Martinez, Harold Baines, Kirby Puckett, Dave Parker, and many more stars and rookies! - on the Baseball Cards page

 

SEPTEMBER 26:

THE BEATLES LOVE BUTTON: 2006, NM-/Like New-, 1.25 inches in diameter, "The Beatles LOVE Cirque Du Soleil At The Mirage" text on the button with the Beatles silhouettes/Love logo, yellow-tan-orange background colors. - on the Collectible Buttons and Pins page

 

SEPTEMBER 23:

GODZILLA (GOJIRA) STICKERS, ALBUM, EMPTY BOX AND WRAPPERS: 1983, Toho Co. Ltd., Rare, Japanese Import Stickers, Lot of 84 different Godzilla trading card stickers #109, 111, 113(2) - 115, 117 -120, 122, 124 - 126, 128 - 130, 133 - 140, 142, 143, 148, 149, 151 - 162, 164, 166, 167, 169 - 174, 176 - 186, 188 - 194, 197, 198, 200, 201, 203, 204, 206 - 215 with the duplicate #113 and #130 both having the rare red overprint on the back. These are 1 5/8 x 2 1/4 inch, thin paper stock, color stickers, Average NM-, stickers from #109-216 Series. The thinner paper stock makes these a bit more difficult to find in high grade. The way the sheets were cut during production gives some edges a fraction of an image of the adjoining card. They are all like this; it is NOT a defect. These collectibles were made to stick into the VF/NM- condition Godzilla album you get. The backs do not appear to be peel away, so I assume you were supposed to glue them into the albums. The stickers feature an array of Toho monsters and scenes, including Godzilla, Minilla (aka Minya/Godzilla Jr.), Mechagodzilla, Ghidorah, Rodan, Mothra (Moth and Larva), Gabara, Gigan, Kumonga (aka Spiga), Kamacuras (Gimantis), Baragon, Anguirus, Mechani-Kong, Manda, and others. Plus, the Empty Box in Ex/M condition, box not flattened, some soiling on bottom, with 12 wrappers with Godzilla blowing radioactive breath on the front and Ghidorah with Jet Jaguar on back. The wrapper is paper, Ex/M- with minor wrinkles and two sets of staple holes, which is how the Japanese sealed their packs. - on the Non-Sport Trading Cards G page

GODZILLA (GOJIRA) STICKERS, ALBUM AND WRAPPERS: 1983, Toho Co. Ltd., Rare, Japanese Import Stickers, Lot of 48 different Godzilla trading card stickers with 11 duplicates, 59 total, #109, 111, 114, 119, 125, 126(4), 128, 129, 134, 135(3),136, 138 - 140, 143, 152, 153(4), 154 - 157, 160, 161, 167, 170 - 174, 176, 180(2), 181, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 198, 201, 203, 204, 206, 207, 210(3), 211 - 213. These are 1 5/8 x 2 1/4 inch, thin paper stock, color stickers, Average NM-, stickers from #109-216 Series. The thinner paper stock makes these a bit more difficult to find in high grade. The way the sheets were cut during production gives some edges a fraction of an image of the adjoining card. They are all like this; it is NOT a defect. These collectibles were made to stick into the VF/NM- condition Godzilla album you get. The backs do not appear to be peel away, so I assume you were supposed to glue them into the albums. The images feature an array of Toho monsters and scenes, including Godzilla, Minilla (aka Minya/Godzilla Jr.), Mechagodzilla, Ghidorah, Rodan, Mothra (Moth and Larva), Gabara, Gigan, Kumonga (aka Spiga), Kamacuras (Gimantis), Baragon, Mechani-Kong, and others. You will also get 5 sticker wrappers with Godzilla blowing radioactive breath on the front and Ghidorah with Jet Jaguar on back. The wrapper is paper, Ex/M- with minor wrinkles and two sets of staple holes, which is how the Japanese sealed their packs. - on the Non-Sport Trading Cards G page

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SEPTEMBER 17:

ALFRED COURMES / JIM LEON - Published by Eric Losfeld, 1971, French promo flyer for several books, 4 pages with 5 additional insert pages, VF+ to NM, size 8 1/4 x 10 5/8 inches, glossy stock, color artwork on page 1 by Courmes, the centerfold advertises a few items with B&W artwork for Flavio Costantini and "Confiture de Tropiques" by d'Edouardo Catinari, the back page has a color promo for "Jess" by Bernard Franjin (or Frangin) with artwork by Jim Leon (whose style tips its hat to Richard Corben). One insert page is all text, another promotes "Images du Roman Noir" by Maurice Levy with Dorville Les Cons cartoons on the reverse side, next is a promo page for Judas Ou Le Vampire Surrealiste by Ernest de Gengenbach, front is the book cover and the back is promos for more material, and the last insert is for other books by Eric Losfeld with artwork by Ferran on the cover. Nudity throughout, All in French! - on the Prints, Portfolios and Posters page

COMIC BOOK HEROES STICKERS EXPANDED SET: 1975, Topps, Complete 40 + 24 Sticker Set with the 9 + 7 Card Fantastic Four #100 Puzzle Checklists and a wax pack wrapper folded down to card size for insertion into plastic sheet pages and a wax pack in the original fold. Stickers average condition Ex/M with centering and print smears being the problem on the lower grade stickers, sides and corners are all relatively sharp. Both asterisk variations for: Falcon, Shang-Chi (sorry make that the only appearance ever in the Marvel Universe of Shang-Li - I love it - must be Bruce Lee's cousin), Dr. Strange, Human Torch 1, Daredevil, Sub-Mariner, Hawkeye, Ghost Rider, Living Mummy, Morbius, Ka-Zar, Spider-Man 1, Kull, Dracula 2, Thor 2, Hulk 1, Thing 2, Captain America 2, Valkyrie, Black Widow, Iron Fist, Man-Thing, Hulk 2, and Luke Cage. Special notes: Wax front only on Black Widow (*); Back wax (from faint to noticeable) on Thing 1 (**), Dracula 1 (**), Iron Man (**), Werewolf (**), Sub-Mariner (**), Ghost Rider (**), Ka-Zar (*), Spider-Man 1 (*), Kull (*), Thor 2 (**), Hulk 1 (*), Thing 2 (both), Dr. Octopus (**), Valkyrie (**), Iron Fist (both), Man-Thing (**), Hulk 2 (**), and Luke Cage (*). The cards are all two asterisk variations. The full puzzle checklists are average NM white back variations. The six duplicates are all average Ex/M (back centering) gray back variations. The seventh duplicate of the bottom left card has the rare T.C.G. copyright tag. Ever notice the checklist has a UER listing Hulk - 2 twice? This lot will put you well on the way to completing a master set. - on the Non-Sport Trading Cards C page

MED PROMOTIONAL CARD - Artwork by Unknown, Balland, 1971, condition FN/VF, 2x, size 9 3/4 x 13 1/2 inches; French promotional for a book by P. Stein showcasing bizarre medical illustrations of the 19th century, card stock thickness, outside has text and the centerfold has a poster image. Also, Jean Gourmelin promo page, size 8 1/4 x 10 1/2, nude woman being the hands on a sun dial, from another book published by Balland. - on the Prints, Portfolios and Posters page

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SEPTEMBER 15:

ELVIS CARD SET, UNOPENED WAX PACK, EMPTY BOX AND WRAPPER: 1978, Donruss, Average NM, Complete 66 card set, plus empty Elvis Presley wax pack box in very good condition with only the top perforations punched, some scuffing, box not flattened, also an unopened wax pack, and a wax pack wrapper folded down to card size for insertion into plastic sheet pages. The set contains a nice selection of color and B&W shots of "The King" from throughout his career. Dynamic knees up image of Elvis in his white jumpsuit on the box lid. - on the Non-Sport Trading Cards E page

FIGHT THE RED MENACE CARD SET: 1985 REPRINT SET, WTW, average NM, Complete 73 card set (72 card set with bonus original art card #23), cards measure 2 1/2 x 3 1/8 inches, reprints the classic Bowman set from 1951. Eisenhower, MacArthur, Walker, Bradley, Dean, Tunner, Ridgway, Vandenberg (misspelled), Collins, and others face off against the "Reds" Joseph Stalin, Mao Tse-Tung, and Ho Chi Minn. Card #16 is guaranteed to raise a few eyebrows today. Loads of great battle scene artwork from the Korean War and "Kill a Commie" era. - on the Non-Sport Trading Cards F page

GODZILLA (GOJIRA) CARDS, EMPTY BOX AND WRAPPERS: 1983, Yamakatsu, Rare, Japanese Import Trading Cards, Lot of 121 total cards, 65 are glossy finish, 49 are matte finish cards, and 7 cards have the rare red overprint on the back. Some images may be duplicates, but the three card variations count as 3 different cards toward completing a master set. These are roughly 2 x 2 5/8 inch, thick stock, color cards, Average NM. Godzilla, Godzilla Jr. (Minya/Minilla), Rodan, Mothra (Moth and Larva), Ghidorah, Baragon, Gigan, Gabara, Gaira, Hedora, Ebirah, Kamacuras (Gimantis), Varan, Anguirus, and others appear on the cards. Plus, the Empty Box in Ex/M condition, box not flattened, with 12 regular wrappers, 2 bonus glossy wrappers (wrappers are paper, Ex/M- with minor wrinkles and two sets of staple holes, which is how the Japanese sealed their packs), 1 oversized bonus wrapper with a slight side fold from the original box insertion, and 2 different NM- empty card deck boxes. Godzilla, Ghidorah, Gigan, Jet Jaguar, Mothra Larva, Mechagodzilla, and Megalon appear on the boxes and wrappers. - on the Non-Sport Trading Cards G page

MARVEL SUPER HEROES STICKERS SET: 1976, Topps, Complete 40 + 3 Sticker Set with the 9 + 2 Card Conan #1 Puzzle Checklists and 3 wax pack wrappers folded down to card size for insertion into plastic sheet pages. The additional 3 stickers are two asterisk variations of Luke Cage, Cyclops and Volstagg. Set is all single asterisk variations, Average Condition Ex/M with centering being the grade determiner, sides and corners are relatively sharp on all. Special notes: Wax fronts on Kid Colt, Deathlok and Loki; Howard the Duck has an odd manufactured wavy line from top to bottom. The cards are NM two asterisk variations with the normal horizontal depression you'll find manufactured on all these cards. The bottom left card also comes with a one asterisk variation. The top middle card is simply a double. - on the Non-Sport Trading Cards M page

THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY CARD SET: 1972, A & BC, UK Import, average NM- with slight bowing, Complete Series 1 Yellow border 55 card set, cards measure 2 3/16 x 3 3/16 inches, smaller than the 1971 Topps issue, cards have puzzle, song lyrics or facts about the actor on the backs, stars Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce, Suzanne Crough and Jeremy Gelbwaks as the band, with Dave Madden. - on the Non-Sport Trading Cards P page

ULTRAMAN (URUTORAMAN) CARDS, EMPTY BOX AND WRAPPERS: Circa-1983, Yamakatsu, Rare, Japanese Import Trading Cards, Lot of 95 total cards, 34 are glossy finish, 58 are matte finish, plus 3 matte finish cards with the rare red overprint on the back. Some images may be duplicates because some common fronts have different puzzle backs, plus the three card variations count as 3 different cards toward completing a master set. These are roughly 2 x 2 5/8 inch, thick stock, color cards with puzzle backs, Average NM. Ultraman, his various alter egos, and the huge variety of kaiju (monsters) he battles appear on the cards. Also included is the Empty Box in VG/Ex+ condition (crease along the length of the box bottom and a minor bend along part of the corresponding side of the lid), box not flattened, with 15 regular wrappers, 2 bonus glossy wrappers (wrappers are paper, Ex/M with minor wrinkles and two sets of staple holes, which is how the Japanese sealed their packs), 2 roughly 5 x 7.75 inch kaiju (monsters) puzzle piece guide posters (still in the original quad-fold for pack insertion), and 2 different NM empty card deck boxes. All wrappers and boxes have scenes of Ultraman fighting kaiju (monsters) from the series. - on the Non-Sport Trading Cards U page

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SEPTEMBER 5:

COMIC BOOK HEROES STICKERS WAX PACKS AND BOX LOT: 1975, Topps, Empty Wax Pack Box in Excellent condition with the top lid perforations not punched, 10¢ tab flaps are punched, box not flattened, light rubs on right side and front panels, Captain America on the long side panels, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Human Torch, and the Hulk on the lid. Also, 5 Unopened Wax Packs, one has a loose seal, fresh from the box! Marvel Comics characters Spider-Man and Thor on the wrapper, Wrapper has a 1974 date on it. John Romita and John Buscema artwork on the wrapper. - on the Non-Sport Trading Cards C page

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