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Movie Monster Posters and Displays: Prices Paid

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Hake's Auction #190 saw another impressive selection of goodies to delight collectors from all walks of life. Lunch boxes, political pins, comics, toys -- if you collect it, Hake's has probably auctioned it off at some point in time. Sold prices for the January 2007 auction ranged from $20. to $9,000.

Highlights include:

  • 1947 Donald Duck "Volcano Alley" comic -- $2875.* (pre-auction estimate of $2,000 - $4,999)
  • Batman Watch in Box -- $3,795.* (pre-auction estimate of $400 - 700)
  • Mickey and Pluto Wind-up Celluloid Toy -- $6,325.* (pre-auction estimate of $2,000 - $4,999)
  • "War of the Worlds" 1953 metal model -- $9,383.* (pre-auction estimate of $2,000 - $4,999)
  • Theodore Roosevelt 1910 Button -- $10,350.* (pre-auction estimate of $5,000 - $9,999)
  • McKinley and Hobart 1896 Jugate Button -- $13,244.* (pre-auction estimate of $2,000 - $4,999)
Shown is a small selection of memorabilia from classic monsters movies also included in the auction.

*Includes Buyer's Premium

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The Wolf Man Lobby CardCreature from the Black Lagoon DisplayThe Ghost of Frankenstein Lobby CardsHouse of Frankenstein Movie Still
The Gorilla Promotional Poster

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