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Follow on Google News | Hake's July 12-14 Pop Culture Auction reads the Market with Robots, Comics, Political RaritiesFeatured: Lincoln/Hamlin 1860 campaign flag, punk rocker's Man From Uncle collection, scarce items documenting Civil Rights Movement
By: Hake’s Americana & Collectibles More than 2,800 lots are included in the sale, with 200+ categories represented. The main spotlight will shine on the selection of more than 500 political items, a specialty that has been a hallmark of Hake's events since the company's beginning. The centerpiece of the grouping is Lot 15, an 11 by 17-inch 1860 campaign parade flag promoting the presidential and vice-presidential candidates "Abram" Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin. "Abraham Lincoln parade flags consistently rank among the most coveted items by political memorabilia collectors, and an example like the Lincoln/Hamlin flag entered in our July sale would be considered a milestone acquisition for even the most advanced collection," Americans have been absorbed by politics for many months, now, but another topic will compete for the nation's attention in August, when the Summer Olympics open in Rio de Janeiro. In recognition of the Summer Games founded in 1896, Hake's will auction a silver medal from the historically significant 1936 Olympics held in Nazi-era Berlin. Entered as Lot 782, the medal stands out among others auctioned in recent years because it is an actual winner's medal. "Participation medals are far more accessible to collectors than actual winners' medals, like this one. The fact that it's a winner's medal from the 1936 Olympics, with its political controversy and Jesse Owens' dominant performance, makes it even more desirable." The estimate is $5,000-$10,000. One of the most anticipated sections of the auction is the out-of-this- Another comprehensive, highly pedigreed collection consists of toys, advertising and other elusive memorabilia pertaining to the popular 1960s TV spy series The Man From U.N.C.L.E. This quality collection containing many impossible-to- More than 3,000 comic books await bidders, and with that much choice available, collectors are sure to find issues that have eluded them in the past. More than 300 are certified, and there are many first issues as well as issues with key first appearances of superheroes and villains. The comics are worthy of careful scrutiny, as there are some real gems in the mix, such as Lot 1432, an Amazing Spider-Man #1 estimated at $5,000-$10,000. The auction also includes one of the finest sections of non-sports cards and related material ever to be offered by Hake's. There are 100 lots of cards, sets, wrappers, boxes, promotional items and test issues. Many rarities are waiting to be discovered, like Lot 2500, a display box for The Lone Ranger 1-Cent Gum, $2,000-$5,000; Every Hake's auction contains outstanding original cartoon or pulp magazine art. Auction 218 answers the call for rare artworks with Lot 1729, a 30½ by 42-inch Ken Kelly oil painting of Conan the Barbarian as seen on the cover of the 1987 paperback titled Conan the Champion. Kelly was a protégé of the legendary Frank Frazetta, and painted the artwork in 1986 in the iconic style of his mentor. The depiction of Conan on a rearing horse is compelling and richly colorful. It is expected to sell for $5,000-$10,000. Hake's Americana Auction #218 has opened for bidding by phone, mail or online. The first session will close on July 12, 2016, while the second session will conclude on July 14. July 13 is an interim day in which bidders can peruse the catalog and prepare for further bidding. To request a free printed catalog or for information on any item in the sale, call toll-free: (866) 404-9800 or (717) 434-1600. Email: hakes@hakes.com. Visit the auction catalog online. End
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