Scott 120b Invert, $1.2 Million
Highest Price Paid
for a Single US Stamp
Incredible Titanic Archive
from Survivors John & Nelle Snyder
Sold for $100,570
19th Century Punch
Cigar Statue
Sold for $542,200
T206 Honus Wagner SGC 3
Sold for $791,000
Snow White Publicity Cel
w/ Production Background
Sold for $32,770
         
1936 George Herriman
Krazy Ket Sunday Page
Sold for $16,385
Babe Ruth Signed
HOF Plaque
Sold for $62,150
Detective Comics #1,
Sold for $28,250
Monumental Bohemian
Art Glass Vase, 42"
Sold for $28,250
"I Want You" Poster
by James Montgomery Flagg
Sold for $4,294

 

Detective Comics #28,
Sold for $30,510

1954 Superman vs Robot Lunchbox
Sold for $11,865

Marx MIB Wagon Train Playset,
World’s Record Price of $15,255

T206 Ray Demmitt SGC 4
Sold for $7,627.50 

Detective Comics #2,
Sold for $19,210 

 

 

 

 

 Rare, "Nile Kinnick" Cut Signature
1939 Heisman Trophy Winner
Sold for $5,650

Punch Cigar Store Advertising
Figure by Wm. Demuth & Co.
Sold for $37,290

Tuskeegee War Bonds Poster,
"Keep Us Flying"
Sold for $2,486

 Original Charles Schulz "Peanuts"
Sunday Page, dated 2/9/64
Sold for $24,860

       
1972 Chess Set Used by
Bobby Fischer & Boris Spassky
Sold for $76,275
1890's Cigar Indian
"Chief Poke in the Nose"
Sold for $62,150
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Manuscript Page, Uncle Tom's Cabin
Sold for $76,275
Sheet of 80, Scott 1586
People's Republic of China
Sold for $67,235
       
Willie Shoemaker
1967 Belmont Stakes Trophy
Sold for $15,255
Incredible Robert Crumb
Sketchbook & Greeting Cards
Sold for $16,950
 Richard Pettibone, "Marilyn"
Acrylic & Silkscreen on Canvas
Sold for $14,125
1940's Disney Snow White
Original Watercolor on Board
Sold for $6,780
         
Tiffany Studios Leaded
Glass Bronze Floor Lamp
Sold for $135,600
Rare Figural Pocket Watch
Trade Sign, circa 1880's
Sold for $4,520
John Romita, Orig Cover Art
Spiderman #43, Dec. 1966
Sold for $101,700
Rare Planters Mr. Peanut
Cast Iron Fence Sitter
Sold for $5,932.50
Roullet & DeCamps
Automaton “Dance Lesson”
Sold for $6,497.50

About Philip Weiss Auctions

For 25+ years, Philip Weiss Auctions has grown into one of the premier Collectables and Estate Auction Houses. We treat our customers respectfully and treat all our consignors with prompt attention and timely payments. Our consignment terms are considered to be the most reasonable in the industry, and we never charge added fees or hidden costs to our consignors. We hold worlds records in almost every area in the collectables field, yet we do not hesitate to handle moderate to lower end items as well.
Beginning with our May 2012 auctions, we will be instituting a discounted buyer's premium plan. The in-house buyer's premium of 15% and on-line buyer's premium of 20% can be reduced by 2% if invoices are paid in full with cash, money orders, or pre-approved checks. We are working hard to keep the buyer's premium as low as possible & are still among the lowest in the industry. Rising fees have caused the increase. Please take advantage of our 2% discount. Feel free to contact us with any questions, and thank you for your support.

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Upcoming Auctions (Highlights & Images)

  • This Sale Will Feature Part 1 of a Fresh to the Market High End American and European Train Collection from Upstate New York, "The Finger Lakes Collection". Included will be European Stations, American Flyer, Lionel, Marklin, Bing, Ives, Hornby, and Other Important Makers. Assorted Pressed Steel Trucks and Vehicles including Ertl, Structo, Nylint, and More. Toy Soldiers including Britains, Courtenay, Dimestore, Mignot, Ducal, and Others. Collection of Mint on Card Star Wars Return of the Jedi & Empire Strikes Back Action Figures, Dolls including Character Dolls, New in Box Barbie Dolls and Madame Alexanders, and More. Also included will be a Wonderful Selection of General Vintage Toys including Scarce Guntherman Acrobats & Elephants Swing, Tin Lithographed, Battery Operated, Windups, and More.
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  • Sale will include Trains featuring HO Brass Engines, Lionel, American Flyer, MTH, etc, Pressed Steel Trucks, Tin Lithographed Character Toys, Toy Soldiers including Britains, Courtenay, Mignot, etc. Also offered will be a Collection of Vintage Playsets including Marx and Many Others in Original Boxes, Incredible Collection of Original Bill Baird Marionettes / Puppets with Great Provenance. Much more material to be added
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  • Sale will Feature Nice Grouping of PSA Graded Turkey Red Cabinet Cards, T205 & T206 Cards, Non Sport Cards including Complete Sets, Singles, Wax Boxes, Unopened Packs, etc. 1970 Len Dawson Superbowl MVP Game Worn Jersey, 1952-53 World Champion Minneapolis Lakers Signed Photograph, and Signed Schicks Restaurant Menu Featuring George Mikan, Mikkelsen, Pollard, and Others, 1954-55 Terry Sawchuk Detroit
     Red Wings Multi Signed Goalie Stick w/JSA LOA, Terrific Assortment of Autographed Sports Memorabilia including 1937 Signed Babe Ruth Check "GH Ruth", Nile Kinnick Signed Program Page, Nile Kinnick Signed Photo, Signed Baseballs including 1954 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Ball, Mantle/Maris, Satchel Paige, Tris Speaker, Roberto Clemente, Lefty Grove, Thurman Munson, Nelson Fox, Exceptionally Strong Single Signed Babe Ruth, and More. Expected In….Important 2 page Roberto Clemente Handwritten Personal Letter with Incredibly Graphic Content. Collection of Full Mike Tyson Unused Boxing Tickets, Super Rare Circa 1930's Jack Johnson Boxing Poster (possibly one of kind), Collection of 1950’s Harlem Globetrotters Programs, Sterling Silver 1913 Racing Trophy Won by Famous Jockey Vincent Powers, also Winner of the 1909 Kentucky Derby made by J.H. Werner, Berlin Silversmith along with Large Scrap Book with Photos, etc. We are Proud to Offer Material from the Estate of Olympian Roy. E. Moore, considered the modern "Father" of gymnastics in the United States serving as our first Olympic coach and first representative to the FIG. He gave a half century of service to the sport. The "Moore" element on the pommel horse is named for him and he was a five times national champion on the side horse (as it was then known), between 1908 and 1913. Included will be the Original American Team Uniform (2 pair of trousers, 2 sweater vests, and jacket with "Moore" tag) worn during the 1932 Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Collection of Official Programs, Photos, Souvenir Books, Correspondence with his friend Cy Young including handwritten letters and more. Comics including Rare First Printing of "The Adventures of Mr. Obadiah Oldbuck" (Wilson and Company, 1842), Golden Age, Silver Age, etc, and Comic Art will be featured as well including Original Comic Strip Art of The Phantom and Mandrake The Magician from the Personal Collection of the Creator, Lee Falk, with COA's, and Much More. Just Arrived...Two Fresh to the Market Charles Schulz Peanut Dailies, and a Group of Eight Original Frank Frazetta Illustrations for the Frontispieces of the Edgar Rice Burroughs Ace Tarzan Books. To be offered “en bloc” Sold as One Lot. More material to be added.
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  • We are Proud to Announce the Sale of the "Anise and Louis Alkin" Shaving Mug Collection. To Be Offered in 2 Parts with Additions. Many Rare and One of a Kind Mugs Put Together Over a Period of 30 Years. This Collection Features a One of a Kind "Spirit of St. Louis" Shaving Mug, One of a Kind "Arverne Motel" Shaving Mug, Fabulous Occupationals, Fraternals, and Barber Shop Photos. From a Seperate Collection, an Incredible Shaving Mug depicting a Motorcycle with Sidecar. Also included will be a Single Owner Collection of Automotive Advertising Cans, Signs, and Memorabilia. This Sale will also Feature a Tremendous Collection of Military Material including a Regulation Confederate Officer's Uniform of Capt. Charles A. Hawkins 38th Georgia Vols, Confederate Jacket, ID's Civil War Medal of Honor Grouping with Matching Medal of Honor to be Gifted by the Family to the Winning Bidder, Early 34 Star United States Flag, Early 38 Star United States Flag, 1909 President Taft Derby & US/Mexico Medal, Original Brown Leather Watch Band that was Placed on the Cartier Watch JFK was Wearing When Assassinated to Replace the Black Leather Band that Was Cut Off, Shorebirds & Duck Decoys by H.V. Shourds, Two Incredible 5" x 7" Albert Einstein Original Glass Plate Photograph Positives, One Depicting Einstein with 1913 Nobel Prize Winner Rabindranath Tagore, and the Other Depicting a Wonderful Head and Shoulder Portrait, etc. From a Long Time Circus Employee, an Important Collection of Circus Memorabilia including Rare Tokens, Artifacts, Books, Photos, Programs, Etc. Also included from an Estate Collection of Ballet Material, 19th & Early 20th Century Ceramics, Prints, Photos, Ephemera, and much more.
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Viewing Dates & Times

Toys & Trains:

Monday May 21st (12pm-5pm)
Tuesday May 22nd (12pm-8pm)
Wednesday May 23rd (12pm-8pm)
Thursday May 24th (10am-Start of Sale)

Note Regarding Website Absentee Bidding

Philip Weiss Auctions offers Absentee bidding through our website. Bidding through our website ends 15 minutes before the actual auction begins. Therefore, having the high bid on our website does not guarantee you will be winning bidder. Bidding on our website places you in the running and your bids will be executed once the auction begins live. Your bid will be used to place bids for items on your behalf even though you are not there. If you would like to bid in live time you may call and request a phone line (if available) during the auction or visit www.proxibid.com
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NOTE: Items offered in our sales are being sold without frames, please consider the frames a bonus when buying a lot. We will not be responsible for any damage to the frame at all. We appreciate your participating in our sales but we auction collectibles and paintings not the frames they are in.