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FRIDAY AUGUST 12, 2022 • VOL. 52, NO. 32
Rare Marklin Car Full Steam Ahead At Cordier Toy And Train Auction Pabst Blue Ribbon Freight Car Sells For $10,800 Thirsty collectors were anxious to bid in Cordier Auctions’ Toy and Train Auction held online July 17, featuring new and vintage trains, dolls, tin litho, and toy soldiers. The Harrisburg, Pa., auction house reported strong prices in multiple categories. The top lot was a rare 1907 Marklin Pabst Blue Ribbon gauge one freight car, which sold for $10,800. “I knew that it would do well,” said Melanie Hartman, director of specialty auctions and avowed toy lover, “but I did not think the condition was good enough to take it that high.” Bidders were undeterred by the minor losses to paint. Pre-bids were strong throughout the week leading up to the auction, with the final price surprising the appraiser. Other featured lots included five Kenner Blythe dolls. Found in a storage unit, the dolls were all in their original boxes, with three having intact cellophane. Extremely rare in this condition, the dolls’ prices ranged from $3,480 This G.I. Joe Combat Series Japanese Imperial Soldier toy sold for $1,140. Continued on page 4
Antiques Dealers Association Of Berks County One-Day Show Returns
A rare Marklin Pabst Blue Ribbon Freight car sold for $10,800.
The Lionel Vision Line Santa Fe steam loco and tender sold for $1,680.
Gehman Auctions Sells Comics Collection Online-Only Sale Ended July 20, Additional Sessions Planned
Team Gehman Auctions (from left) is Shane Gehman, Chris Clouser, and Dillon Lehman.
Shane Gehman of Gehman Auctions based in Ephrata, Pa., held an online-only vintage comic book sale that ended July 20. HiBid is the bidding platform used, and there is a 13-percent buyer’s premium, reduced to 10 percent for check or cash. There were over 100,000 views and 200 registered bidders, according to Gehman. Many of the books were vintage silver age comics. Some key issues and first appearances sold, and some were graded. Additional sessions are scheduled. Visit www.gehmanauctions.com to learn more. “The Tomb of Dracula” no. 10, first appearance of Blade, sold for $1,356. Prices reported include Continued on page 6
Kempton Antiques Show Set For Oct. 15
The anticipated 8th Annual Kempton Antiques Show will be held Saturday, Oct. 15. This quality show is presented by the Antiques Dealers Association of Berks County (ADABC) and takes place at the Kempton Community Center, located at 83 Community Center Drive in Kempton, Pa. Kempton is a rural northern Berks County town roughly between Allentown and Hamburg, north of Route 78. The location is ideal for collectors and dealers in the Lehigh Valley and northern New Jersey. The well-lit and newly renovated community center is a great place for a show, and dealers will showcase a full variety of merchandise such as Pennsylvania country furniture; textiles including quilts, hooked rugs, coverlets, and samplers; pottery such as redware, stoneware, and Staffordshire china; vintage toys of tin, wood, and celluloid; metalware such as pewter, wrought and cast-iron, and tin; along with folk carvings, baskets, illustration art, Native American rugs and jewelry, Asian arts, estate jewelry, and much more. The range of items is extensive, and this is a dealer-friendly show Continued on page 7
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . starting on page 2 This copy of “The Tomb of Dracula” no. 10, first appearance of Blade, sold for $1,356.
This “Wonder Woman” no. 98, first silver age appearance, realized $1,243.
SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 3 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 4 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . starting on page 5 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 5
FEATURE AUCTION: Heritage’s August 27 And 28 Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction - Page 2
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .on page 7