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Bamm Beano: Cal Ripken, Jr. (#8), Christmas Beanie Bear     2012: Box #50a – Non-Ty Beanie Baby Bears in Cases All Cal Ripken, Jr., Bears     1. Bamm Beanos: Cal Ripken, Jr. (#8) Black and Orange, 1   2. Bamm Beanos: Cal Ripken, Jr. (#8) Green (Christmas), 1   3. Bamm Beanos: Cal Ripken, Jr. (#8) Green with Brass Coin and Card, 1   4. Bamm Beanos: Cal Ripken, Jr. (#8) Orange with 1982 Don Russ and Card, 1   5. Classic Collecticritters: Cal Ripken (#8), Jr., 1   6. ML Beans: Cal Ripken, Jr. (#8) White, 1   7. ML Beans: Cal Ripken, Jr. (#8) 400, Black, 1   8. ML Beans: Cal Ripken, Jr. (#8), 1981-2001,1   9. Salvino’s Bammers: Cal Ripken, Jr. (#8) 3000 Hits, White with Orange, 1       2012-50a-Non-Ty Beanie Baby Bears in Cases Packed in a White Banker’s Box   Keywords: -2012- Bean Bag Bears Beanie Babies Non-Ty Beanies Stuffed Animals T...

President Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States (Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza ) (Still my President)   2012: Box #49l – Memorabilia, Mostly Obama Ephemera     1. Manilla Envelope: Various Obama ephemera (2008)     2. Manilla Envelope: 2012 BarackObama.com postcard, addressed to me, among other ephemera (2012)     3. Brown Box (Magazines – The Atlantic, Newsweek, The New Yorker):   The Atlantic , January/February 2009: “The End of White America” (Special State of the Union Issue)   Newsweek , March 31, 2008: “When ‘Barry’ Became Barack”   Newsweek , July 21, 2008: “Faith & Politics: What He Believes”   Newsweek , September 1, 2008: “Special Democratic Convention Issue”   Newsweek , September 8, 2008: “Special Republican Convention Issue”   Newsweek , October 6, 2008: “Mr. Cool vs. Mr. Hot”   Newsweek , October 13, 2008: “She’s ...

Mt. Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley)   2012: Box #49k – Ephemera   Map: Mt. McKinley (Alaska), now Denali   Memorabilia: A lot of Onion River Review (ORR) Memorabilia   Newsletter: Impressions , Newsletter of Schmidt Library (Some articles by me)   Newspaper: Pittsburgh Post Review (PPR) July 22, 1982   Newspaper: Springfield News-Leader (SNL), May 6, 1996 (Son’s college graduation)   Newspaper: The Sunday Register (Des Moines, Iowa) (TSR), July 15, 1990 – Article About The Beatles   Newspaper: York Daily Record (YDR), May 3, 1984, Kevorkian articles   Notebook Binder: One silver/blue YCP ringed notebook binder   Notebook Binder: One small black ringed notebook binder   Notebook: One small brown notebook with duck   Printout: Long email message on fanfold paper, re: precarious situation at Goddard College (1992)   Stamp: Onion River Review (ORR) Ru...

Vintage WSBA Radiocard   2012: Box #49j – Camera, Radios, and Collectibles Updated in 2014   1. Camera (Weis Bags): Vintage Instant Camera   2. Clock: (White Duffle Bag): Round Maple Clock with handle (doesn’t work right)   3. Collectible Ephemera (UPS Envelope): Various Ephemera: Boxes: Nine boxes (flattened, 3 pieces) Calendar: 2013 Geico Wallet calendar Card: American Red Cross card (Me) Card: Orlando Card Card: Sheraton Plaza Hotel card Card: Society for Collegiate Journalists press card (Me) Card: WSBA card (Me) Card: Yellow September Days Card (Hubby) Postcard: “The Islander” (Florida Keys) postcard Postcards: “Metropolis” postcards (2 copies) Postcards: Ringling Brothers postcards (2 different) Schedule: Vintage flight schedule, written in Hubby’s hand Tickets (Movie): Great Gatsby Tickets for the 2013 movie (2) Tickets (Transportation): London Underground Tickets (Blue and Pink, 2 each)   4. Hat: F...

Fire Mark: Cast Iron INA Fire Mark, 1792 (Might be a reproduction)   Fire Mark: Cast Iron INA Fire Mark, 1792, reverse (Might be a reproduction) 2012: Box #49i – Radio, Clock, Fire Marks, Collectibles   Clock: Telechron, Art Deco Electric Shelf Clock “1932-1938, The Golden Age of Telechron.” It looks like art deco, wood inlay, etc., Warren Telechron Co., Model 6B03, NP 226, Made in U.S.A. Seller: York Town Auction Auction #1273 York, Pennsylvania Acquired 9 May 2002 2002-York-5-9   Fire Mark: Cast Iron Fire Mark (FA) Heavy rust on back, very bad shape This may be a reproduction. I didn’t pay much for it.   Seller: York Town Auction, Auction #898, York, Pennsylvania; Acquired 24 May 2004; 2004-York-7-24   Fire Mark: Cast Iron INA Fire Mark, 1792. This may be a reproduction. I didn’t pay much for it. The above front and reverse photos are of my specific fire mark, but the quality is not very good because I had to take a...

Clock Face with Radium Numerals: Adapted Photo ( Attribution for Original Image on Wikipedia )   2012: Box #49h – Clocks, Music Box, and Collectibles     1. Clock:   Adamson Datekeeper Clock, Bronze. Marked “Genuine Silver Crest Bronze, 34-04 110v 60 AC 3W. I don’t know if it works. Auction #1300 Seller: Yorktown Auction, York, Pennsylvania Acquired 9 May 2002 2002-York-5-9     2. Clock:   Stephens X Ray Luminous Dial Alarm Clock   Dwight B. Hills, Plainfield, Connecticut.   Marked: “Do Not HANDLE the Dial”   Note: The dial is likely a dial painted with radium paint (Yikes!!!).   Oak structure with Crackled Brass/Bronze Dial (No Numerals).   Auction #1318   Seller: Yorktown Auction, York, Pennsylvania   Acquired 9 May 2002   2002-York-5-9    3. Figurine:   Wood Jointed Bear (CUTE!)   4. Music Box:   Pictured with a girl wearing a scarf. Does NOT work.     5. Sculpt...

Just a Smiley Face   2012: Box #49g – McCoy Smiley Face Cookie Jar   Cookie Jar: McCoy Smiley Face Cookie Jar (Yellow) Auction #28   Seller: York Town Auction York, Pennsylvania   Acquired 23 February 2002   2012-49g-McCoy-Smiley-Face Cookie Jar Packed in Brown Box   2002-York-2-23   Keywords: -2012- Collectibles Cookie Jar Happy Face Kitchenware The List   Shed

2000: We survived Y2K!!!   2012: Box #49f – Millennium Newspapers and 2000 Souvenirs   Newspapers:   The Baltimore Sun (TBS): “The Dawning of 2000,” Saturday, January 1, 2000, Complete newspaper (without ads)   The Baltimore Sun (TBS): “The Dawning of 2000,” Sunday, January 2, 2000, Complete newspaper (with ads)   York Daily Record (YDR): “World Embraces 2000,” Saturday, January 1, 2000, Complete newspaper (without ads)   York Daily Record (YDR): Friday, December 31, 1999, complete newspaper, including ads   York Sunday News (YSN): “A Sigh of Relief,” Sunday, January 2, 2000, Complete newspaper (with ads)   Souvenirs:   Doodad: Gold tone plastic doodad with 2000 motif   Napkin with 2000 motif   Paper cup with 2000 motif   Paper Plate: Small paper plate with 2000 motif     2012-49f-Millennium Newspapers and 2000 Souvenirs Old Brown Briefcase   ...

Smoky the Bear (Stuffed Toy)   2012: Box #49e – Miscellaneous Collectibles     1. Sculpture (Sailboat with Onyx Base): By Yosi, the Distinguished California Artist Signed by Artist on Base and on Hang tag), Z.M.D. / American, Inc., Paramount, CA ©1981.   Markings on hang tag: Yours Truly A most charming gift for the person that is hard to buy for. This sculpture is created by Yosi, the distinguished California artist. The sculpture is crafted from the finest materials and protected by a special lacquer. The base is an imported onyx. The colorful lustrous surface is revealed through an acid treatment and polishing process. Yosi blesses you with your successful choice and wishes you lasting enjoyment .   2. Toy (Babar, Gund): Stuffed Elephant with yellow cloth crown and green suit (TM and © 1988, Laurent de Brunhoff (Artist: Ligne Nelvana-Ross), Style 7780. Near Mint in Box (box a bit rough, with “5.00” in upper left corner).   ...