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HISTORICAL MEMORABILIA:
NASA and Moon Walks

CBS NEWS MAN ON THE MOON PROMOTIONAL 7" RECORD AND PICTURE SLEEVE.
7" long play or 33 1/3 record from CBS News with Walter Cronkite.  Color heavy cardboard picture sleeve features the surface of the Moon.  A quote from John F. Kennedy dated May 25th, 1961 is printed on the back cover.
CONDITION:
Record appears to be in excellent condition, perhaps never played.   (Please request for us to listen to the record if this is a concern before ordering).  The hard cardboard sleeve is in very fine condition.
Price $5.00 + $3.00 shipping in the US.

COMMEMORATIVE RECORD OF APOLLO 11 FLIGHT: FIRST MAN ON THE MOON JULY 1969.
7" record which features narrative by Hugh Downs (of ABC News 20/20 fame) with the first words spoken by Man on the Moon.  Released on MGM Records, #PX-101.  The picture sleeve features an illustration of Apollo 11 lunar module landing on the Moon, and the back features the plaque which was left on the Moon with "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind".
CONDITION:
There are some bends and creases to the paper of the picture sleeve.  The original price sticker of .39 cents is still applied to the front of the sleeve.  The record appears to be in excellent condition, possibly never played.
Price $5.00 + $3.00 shipping in the US.

WAR & MILITARY RELATED:

1934 Nazi Germany "Reichsparteitag" Badge.
SOLD  

GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR NOTEBOOK, 1942.
Vintage children's workbook or notebook featuring an illustration of General Douglas MacArthur on the front cover.  Illustrated by Carl Bohnen, and copyright dated 1942.  The book is thin, with a soft cardboard cover, and red taped spine.  A biography of Douglas MacArthur is printed on the back cover.  The book has been used, apparently as a workbook for music class as there are musical and compositional notes and scales throughout along with hand-written music on the last few pages.
CONDITION:
The book is in fair condition.  As mentioned, it has been used.  There is yellow highlighter on the front cover, which seems to blend in well with the sepia-toned illustration, but still noticeable.
Price $15.00 + $3.50 shipping in the US.

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MARX Confederate Soldier RED MILLER, Warriors Of The World, MIB, 1960's.
This is the RED MILLER Confederate Soldier figure, released by MARX Toys as a part of their "Warriors Of The World" series. The figure is hard plastic, hand painted "by Artists", & measures approx. 2 ½" tall. Comes with the paper insert in the box, which is stamped on the front with the original price of ".10c". The insert features a color illustration of RED MILLER on one side & a brief bio of him on the other.
CONDITION:
There is a bayonet pictured on both the box & the insert sheet, but there is no bayonet on the figure---does not appear that the figure would fit in the box, as he just fits inside without the bayonet. There is a split in the plastic of his "rifle strap", original condition? Other than what was mentioned, no damage to this figure. Box displays normal shelf wear.
Price $20.00 + $4.00 shipping in the US.

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POLITICAL Items:
In Chronological Order

JFK:
KENNEDY Charm On Bracelet, 1960's.
This vintage bracelet, manufactured in the early 1960's, features a gold tone charm of a bust of John F. Kennedy on a pedestal. The charm is attached to a heavy, thick link bracelet, which closes with a flip over and snap closure.
CONDITION:
Both the charm & the bracelet are in excellent condition.
Price $30.00 + $3.00 shipping in the US.

JFK:
KENNEDY Memorial Flasher Charm, 1963.
This vintage memorial flasher charm features a color photo of JFK, which then flashes to the American flag with "35th President" on top, "John F. Kennedy" and "1917-1963" at the bottom. Flasher is encased in silver tone plastic with embossed back. Charm is attached to a thin chain with a bar at the end.
CONDITION:
There are a few minor rubs to the corners of the plastic frame. No damage to the flasher.
Price $25.00 + $3.00 shipping in the US.

JFK:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy A Memorial Album, 1960's.
This vintage memorial album features a color photo of JFK on the front cover. "Highlights of speeches made by our beloved President", the album is recorded from "A memorial tribute produced and broadcast by Radio Station WMCA, New York on Friday November 22, 1963. Narraged by Ed Brown; produced by Martin Plissner and Ed Brown; Roger W. Turner, Director of News and Public Affairs. Recorded speech material from the files of Radio Press International." Album released by Premier Albums, Inc.
CONDITION:
Cover is in fair condition with some splits to the seams. Record appears to be in fine condition.
Price $20.00 + $4.00 shipping in the US.

NIXON:
WATERGATE Coloring Book, Uncolored 1973.
SOLD

AMY At The White House Paperdolls Playset SIP, 1970's.
This sealed playset, AMY At The White House, features color paper dolls of The Carter Family, the White House, the Washington Monument, Secret Service Agents, as well as a limo, rose garden, helicopter, lemonade stand, bench, bike, and a table. All in the original box, which is still sealed in the original shrink-wrap. Set was manufactured during the Carter Presidential term of office by The Toy Factory. Color photo of the playset on the front of the box in addition to a color illustration of AMY in the upper left corner.
CONDITION:
As mentioned, this vintage playset in mint, never opened. The original shrink-wrap displays 3 splits & tears.
Price $40.00 + $7.00 shipping in the US.
Additional photos available, please inquire.

Police & Firemen Related Items:

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Figural N.Y.C. Police Pistol Award Ashtray, 1948.
A very unusual New York Police memorabilia item. It is a Lucite ashtray which holds a gold-tone metal figure of a policeman aiming his pistol. The officer measures 5 ¼" in height, while the entire piece measures approx. 5 ¾" in height. The width of the ashtray is approx. 4 ½" square. The base is a clear Lucite with a green swirl marble showing through. Around the top edges of the piece, are incised "New York Mirror" (A New York daily newspaper); "International Police Pistol Tournament"; & "Teaneck-1948." These marks are on three sides of the ashtray, with the front left blank (most likely for the awardees name). The metal figure is bolted to the Lucite base.
CONDITION:
Condition of this item is very good to excellent, with NO chips, cracks, or missing pieces. There is only minor discoloration to the pistol in the officer's hand, which most likely can be cleaned.
Price $75.00 + $10.00 shipping in the US.
Additional photos available, please inquire.