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As its slogan goes, there’s more than meets the eye with “Transformers,” and many eyes were focused on a “Transformers” 1984 Series 1 Autobot Commander Optimus Prime, which changes from a tractor-trailer to a robot with headquarters, then back again. AFA-graded 80 NM and presented in its original window box, the coveted toy rolled to $9,735.

The sale featured more than 200 classic video games and consoles, with a timeline running from the groundbreaking Atari 2600 to the PlayStation 4. Among the top lots were two Nintendo classics: an NES (1989) Super Mario Bros. 2 game cartridge with a white Nintendo seal, VGA 85+ NM+, which sold near its high estimate for $9,086, and an N64 (1998) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game cartridge with vertical seam, which finished at $7,282.

America’s long love affair with baseball will never end, and mementos documenting its early legends have been revered by multiple generations of collectors. A book example that was formerly held in the Paul Muchinsky collection, a large (3.5-inch diameter) 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers National League Champions real-photo button, was an ultra-desirable entry in the sale. The team lineup depicted on the button includes such immortals as Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider and Pee Wee Reese. It sold above its high estimate for $5,735.

It might have been only a paper souvenir, but a ticket to the Beatles’ Aug. 29, 1966, concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco represented much more than just an evening of music and screaming fans. Emblazoned with photo portraits of John, Paul, George and Ringo, the auction example was the finest and highestgraded of all known full tickets to an event that ended up being the Fab Four’s final concert before a paying audience. Graded PSA Full 9 Mint, it sold within its estimate range for $11,779.

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A large 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers National league Champions real-photo button with team lineup that includes Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider and Pee Wee Reese, 3.5 inches diameter, a book example, sold above high estimate for $5,735. This “Transformers” 1984 Series 1 Autobot Commander Optimus Prime, which converts from tractor-trailer to robot with headquarters, then back again, AFA-graded 80 NM, is among the most desirable of Series 1 “Transformers” toys. It sold for $9,735.

This “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (1984) Princess Leia 3.75inch sample figure in solid pink poncho (as opposed to later camouflage poncho), affixed to Imperial Stormtrooper/ Snowtrooper blister card because cards for Leia figure had not yet been completed, advertising “Free Nien Nunb” offer, AFA 60 Y-EX, notarized CIB LOA, sold for $42,834.

The hand-colored stat paper sheets for the 1987 Marvel Masterworks #1 hardcover book that reprints the 1963 Amazing Spider-Man Volume 1, #1 comic, which features the second-ever appearance of Spider-Man by Steve Ditko, came from the archives of colorist Andy Yanchus and went for $14,437. Al Plastino’s original penand-ink splash page (Page 1) art for Action Comics #333 (DC Comics, February 1966) depicting Superman punching through the midsection of villain Lex Luthor’s robot as a police officer in the background rushes toward the scene brought $17,501.

Here is a Beatles Aug. 29, 1966, Candlestick Park (San Francisco) concert ticket with photo portraits of all four band members. It is the finest known and highest-graded example of a full ticket from what was their historic final concert before a paying audience, PSA Full 9 Mint, and sold for $11,779. This Journey Into Mystery #83, August 1962, features the origin and first appearance of Marvel’s God of Thunder, The Mighty Thor, CGC 5.5 Fine, and sold just above high estimate for $20,767.

A rarely seen ca. 1864 “Don’t Tread On Me” Civil War-era Confederate Gadsden Flag evoking Benjamin Franklin’s 1754 political cartoon of disjointed snake with caption “Join Or Die,” glazed cotton, 18-by-25 inches, depicted in book “Threads of History,” sold for $28,566.

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evenings. She had a passion for learning and for history.

In 1970, she and her husband opened the Oley Turnpike Dairy, where she began to successfully manage and run two businesses. A year later, she helped her mother, Lena Eyrich, establish a business as well. This began the lifelong passion for attending auctions and estate sales near and far. Eventually, she had 40 showcases and booths at locations on antique row in Adamstown, Pa.

Everyone that knew her knew of her competitive spirit and zest for the business. For over 50 years, she was the ultimate collector and loved the material, from flow blue, gaudy, and decorated ironstone, Victorian art glass, and art pottery to decorated stoneware, spatterware, agateware, country furniture, and more.

The estate auction will be live at Conetoga Auction Company on Saturday, Jan. 14, begining at 9 a.m. It will also be offered on Live Auctioneers and HiBid for live bidding. Conestoga Auction Co. is located at 768 Graystone Road, Manheim, Pa.

For additional information, call 717-664-5238 or visit www.hessauctiongroup.com.