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You Know You’re a Rockhound When…

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Snowflake Obsidian Specimen _____________________ – You look down instead of up. – Any rock, no matter how common, will raise your pulse. – You see beauty in all rocks, even “Leaverites,” the ones you leave behind. – Your family and friends just roll their eyes when you pick up yet another rock. – You are willing to dig up a rock with a spoon, even if it means ruining the spoon. – You have been known to visit urban rock piles and risk stares from people who are wondering why an old person is crawling around on a dirt pile. – You are willing to pay excess baggage fees (international, yet) for a large yellow rock that looks like a loaf of bread. – Your pockets are always filled with rocks and residual dirt. – You often find pebbles in your shoes and even socks. – You don’t mind dirt at all, even under your fingernails. That’s why soap and water exist. – You get why rocks are so spiritual; you understand that rocks have been around since the beginning of earth ...

2026: Tech Box #3 – Computer Accessories and Low Tech

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Hardy Pink Hibiscus ( Hibiscus Moscheutos )   2026: Tech Box #3 – Computer Accessories and Low Tech   1. Adaptor: Canon 16v. power adaptor   2. Adaptor: Dell power adaptor   3. Clock: AP Placement Clock. Needs LR44 battery   4. Cords: USB A to USB C with plugs   5. Docking Station: Dell D/APR PR01X docking station   6. Headsets: Lightweight Headsets, 2   7. Jacks: RCA jacks to Fuji Camera   8. Laser Pointer: Tips for laser pointer   9. Radio: General Electric Solid State AM transistor radio, Model 7-2725. Uses 9-volt battery   10. Radio: JD-298 radio and earphones, blue (York Newspapers) radio scanner doesn’t work.   11. Radio: Lifelong Radio – doesn’t work   12. Radio: Suntone radio, partly works   13. Radio: Yellow sports radio, AM/FM (Loose, not currently in box)   Large Clear Box with Aqua Lid 2026-Tech-3-Computer Accessories and Low Tech   Keywords: -2026- Accessories Computer Accessories Low Tech Items...

36. Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: 1956 or 1957

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Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: A Busy Social Season (1956 or 1957) Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: 1956 or 1957 Lot #621 2012: Box #14h – Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoons and Other Art and Prints About Walt Partymiller   Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: A Busy Social Season (1956 or 1957) Pencil Comment: A Busy Social Season Text: This War Weary World – Eisenhower Visits & Talks – Coming Khrushchev Visit & Talks Illustration: The weary world (band-aid on surface), wearing glasses, mouth open, stunned look, fends off the upcoming talks, above text Size: 10.75 x 14   York Town Auction York Expo Center/ York Fairgrounds York, Pennsylvania   23 February 2002   2012-14h-Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoons and Other Art and Prints 2002-York-2-23 Brown Toshiba Box with Handle Inventoried in 2014 and photographed in 2026   Keywords: -2012- Art Ca...

Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass

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Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Take Your Pick: Google Lens is all over the place Some Iridescence Craters (Basalt-type Holes) Glassy in Some Areas 2025: Box #18d – Special Items   2.95 ounces 83.5 grams 417.5 carats   Yard Sale – Fireside York, Pennsylvania   June 2026   2025-18d-Special Items 2026-York-6-Unknown Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass

Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass

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Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass (base) Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass (side) Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass (side) Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass (side) Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass (base) Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Take Your Pick: Google Lens is all over the place Top is green and glassy Base is mostly gray 2025: Box #18d – Special Items   2.91 ounces 81.5 grams 407.5 carats   Yard Sale – Fireside York, Pennsylvania   June 2026   2025-18d-Special Items 2026-York-6-Unknown   Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass

35. Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: October 17, 1956

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Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: “Can’t be Brushed Under the Rug” – Adlai Stevenson (October 17, 1956) Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: October 17, 1956 Lot #621 2012: Box #14h – Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoons and Other Art and Prints About Walt Partymiller   Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: “Can’t be Brushed Under the Rug” – Adlai Stevenson (October 17, 1956) Pencil Comment: “Can’t be Brushed Under the Rug” – Adlai Stevenson Text: This War Weary World – H-Bomb Tests – Deadly Radiation Illustration: As the world, with a weary looking face, fends off an H-Bomb and deadly radiation, smoke swirls all around Size: 11 x 14.25   York Town Auction York Expo Center/ York Fairgrounds York, Pennsylvania   23 February 2002   2012-14h-Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoons and Other Art and Prints 2002-York-2-23 Brown Toshiba Box with Handle Inventoried in 2014 and photographe...

Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass

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Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Take Your Pick: Google Lens is all over the place Some Iridescence Craters (Basalt-type Holes) Glassy in Some Areas 2025: Box #18d – Special Items   4.52 ounces 127.5 grams 637.5 carats   Yard Sale – Fireside York, Pennsylvania   June 2026   2025-18d-Special Items 2026-York-6-Unknown Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass

Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India)

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Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India) Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India) Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India) (reverse) Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India) Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India) (in box) Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India) (box) Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India) (box, reverse) Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India) (box) Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India) (box, side) Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India) (in box, reverse) Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India) Seattle World’s Fair (1962) ( Century 21 Exposition ) Still in Box   In box: 4.09 ounces 115 grams 575 carats 9.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches   Out of box: 1.32 ounces 37.5 grams 187.5 carats 7.37 inches high   Morning Sun Marketplace Thomasville, Pennsylvania   11 July 2026   2026-Thomasville-7-11   Doll: “Brides of All Nations” (India)

34. Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: “1957” (1970’s?)

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Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: “1957” (1970’s?) Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: “1957” (1970’s? See Note) Lot #621 2012: Box #14h – Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoons and Other Art and Prints About Walt Partymiller   Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: “1957” (1970’s?) Note: Given the subject matter, I believe this cartoon is from the early 1970’s, mixed in with this 1950’s batch. For one thing, it says “York Daily Record” (lower left-hand corner) which wasn’t the newspaper’s name back in 1957. Pencil Comment: None Text: Nixon Scandals – Inflation – Etc. Illustration: A man stands in a strong wind with lots of debris flying around and ponders three pyramids, each labeled with the above text Size: 11 x 14   York Town Auction York Expo Center/ York Fairgrounds York, Pennsylvania   23 February 2002   2012-14h-Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoons and Other Art and Prints 2002-York-2-23 Brown Toshiba Box with Handle In...

2012: Box #47e – Sports and Cal Ripken Collectibles (Newspapers)

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The Evening Sun : Cal-Lossal, 7 September 1995 2012: Box #47e – Sports and Cal Ripken Collectibles (Newspapers)   The Evening Sun (Baltimore, Maryland) Entire Paper (Unless Otherwise Noted):   1. Cal-Lossal! September 7, 1995, 2     The Sun (Baltimore, Maryland) Entire Paper (Unless Otherwise Noted):   1. 2131: Immortal Cal September 7, 1995, 2   2. Cal Ripken’s Last Game October 7, 2001, 1   3. Collector’s Streak After Ripken September 5, 1995, 1   4. Extra: Farewell, Cal October 7, 2001, 1   5. It’s Been a Great Run June 20, 2001, 1   6. Ripken Ties It Up September 6, 1995, 1 (non-stadium issue), 1   7. Roots of Iron September 3, 1995, 1   8. Stadium Extra: 2131: Cal Stands Alone September 6, 1995, 2   9. The Celebration Continues September 8, 1995, 1   10. The Celebration Continues September 10, 1995, 1   11. Tribute to Cal Oct...

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