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Lot # 104 - Vintage Mystery Box of Playbills, Souvenir Programs & More
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Pickup Instructions: | Friday pick-up inPuyallup from 10:00-7:00pm |
| Start Date/Time: | 27-Aug-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 03-Sep-2025 8:43:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$26.00 |
| Highest bidder: | ScottyRockz |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
Vintage Box of Playbills, Souvenir Programs & Mid-Century Ephemera – Mystery Collection A fascinating and eclectic box filled with vintage theatrical programs, souvenir playbills, art booklets, and mid-century cultural ephemera. This collection spans the 1930s through the 1960s, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the performing arts and visual culture of the era. Highlights include: Souvenir Programs & Playbills – Original productions such as The Merry Widow, Annie Get Your Gun with Mary Martin, Ice Capades of 1949, and Harvey starring Frank Fay. Art & Instruction Booklets – Pencil Drawing for Fun (c. 1950s instructional guide) and Drawing the Figure by Russell Iredell (vintage nude drawing manual). Hollywood & Theater Ephemera – Vintage clippings, programs, and illustrated covers, including a large-format portrait of Jane Powell. Assorted Mystery Items – Additional mid-century publications, playbills, and artistic booklets tucked throughout the box for discovery. Era: Primarily 1940s–1960s (with some earlier and later items). This “mystery box” is perfect for collectors of theater memorabilia, graphic design, and mid-century ephemera. A rare opportunity to explore an unsorted trove of vintage cultural history.
Condition: Varies from fair to very good, with expected age toning, wear to covers, and occasional creasing. Collectible and display-worthy.
Measurements: Playbills and booklets range from approx. 8" × 10" to 9" × 12".
Auction History
Highest bidder is ScottyRockz
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Sep-2025 7:07:29 PM | $26.00 | ScottyRockz |
| 27-Aug-2025 4:26:25 PM | $15.00 | AVVM |
| 27-Aug-2025 4:26:25 PM | $14.00 | Dakiam |
| 27-Aug-2025 10:26:29 AM | $5.00 | AVVM |
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