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E-mail bids will be accepted anytime on or before 10:00 p.m. CST on Friday, October 27, 2023 for Lots #1-125, and anytime on or before 10:00 p.m. CST on Saturday, October 28, 2023 for Lots #126-275. Please direct your bids and/or inquiries to: tjohnson2@wi.rr.com. After 10:00 p.m. CST, all bids will be by telephone only. E-Mails and texting will not be allowed! NO EXCEPTIONS! - If my telephone line is busy, please call me back. The last two hours of the auction are quite busy. So, please call early with your "MAX" bids. - When placing a bid, please indicate your bidder number and the lot or item number. If possible, please place your bids on the items in numerical order. - The bidding increments will be as follows: $1-50: $1 increment (example: current bid is $16. Next bid is $17) $51-100: $2 increment (example: current bid is $64. Next bid is $66) $101-500: $5 increment (example: current bid is $360. Next bid is $365) $501-1000: $10 increment (example: current bid is $660. Next bid is $670) $1001 and over: $20 increment (example: current bid is $1600. Next bid is $1620) - I will execute your bids for you. Tell me your maximum bid, and I will bid in appropriate increments until your limit is reached. I will notify you if you are outbid, but only until 10:00 p.m. on the evening of each auction. After 10:00 p.m. on the night of each auction, no e-mail bids will be accepted and any questions asked via e-mail will be left unanswered. This might be a little inconvenient for my foreign bidders, but there is plenty of time to place bids beforehand. - Winners will be notified by e-mail, and full payment is due within seven (7) days after notification. Time payments will not be allowed in this auction. My consignors in this auction are members of the Usual Gang of Idiots, and I do not wish for them to be waiting for their auction proceeds. So, please remember that when placing your bids! - Returns are not accepted. All sales are final. - Accepted forms of payment are: bank check, money order, cash, or personal check. I will also accept PayPal, but that payment must be made using the "Friends & Family" option. Foreign bidders must pay with PayPal, as I do not accept foreign currency. A 5% fee will be added to those paying with "regular" PayPal, including my foreign customers. - All items will be shipped via the US Mail. I will ship either First Class or Priority Mail, depending on the size and/or weight of the item. FOREIGN BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: The cost for foreign shipping is quite high, so please keep that in mind while placing your bids. I will ship to anywhere in the world, but to some countries, the shipping cost is very expensive. Insurance is optional. - All items will be sold to the highest bidder. In case of a tie, the bidder with the earliest bid placed will be declared the winning bidder. - If you need a picture or two of any item from a different angle, please ask. I would be happy to send them to you, via e-mail. And, if you are unclear with any description (or have any questions), please ask before the night of the auction. I want to make sure you know EXACTLY what you are bidding on. - The placing of a bid is an Agreement to Purchase, indicating that you agree to the above listed Terms and Conditions. - The majority of the items in this auction come from the collections of some very important former staff members of MAD Magazine. They are: Annie Gaines Ashton, John Ficarra, the family of Nick Meglin, the family of Sid Gwirtzman, the collection of Al Feldstein, the collection of Duck Edwing, the collection of Drew Friedman, and two anonymous members of the Usual Gang of Idiots. - I would also like to thank artist, Drew Friedman, on his exceptional talent for the cover art of the catalog. -
Lastly, a big “THANK YOU” to Doug Gilford, who continues
to host my MAD Auction catalogs on his website.
Good Luck, and Happy Bidding!
MADly, Tim Johnson 5250 South Oak Ridge Drive New Berlin, Wisconsin 53146 telephone: 1-262-527-2932 e-mail: tjohnson2@wi.rr.com |
Session One - Friday, October 27, 2023
Lot #1 - Spanish MAD Magazine
Super RARE Export Edition #15 Late 1960's
MB $30
Here's a super rare piece of
foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in the late 1960's
by Export Publications LTD., this item is issue #15 from the MAD
Spanish Language (En Espanol) Export edition. This edition of MAD
Magazine is not a foreign edition per se, but is rather a MAD
Magazine that has been published in the USA, then exported to
Spanish-speaking countries (mainly Mexico). I have also heard that
this edition was also sold in the USA, but in cities with large
Hispanic populations, like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. This
is issue #15 in the series, and issues 13, 14, 15 and 16 are the only
issues that have been accounted for. There has been no evidence or
appearance of issues 1-12, or any issues after #16. This particular
issue is in G/VG condition, with surface, corner, and edge wear.
This issue is one of the rarest "foreign" issues to find,
simply due to its scarcity.
Price realized: $180
Lot #2 - MAD Magazine #538 w/
Blank Variant Cover Overlay RARE 2016 MB
$30
Here's a rare piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2016 by E.C. Publications, this is
issue #538 of MAD Magazine. But what makes this issue special is that
there is a blank wraparound cover attached to it. MAD Magazine
released two (2) different issues with the blank variant wraparound
cover, and this is the first issue to have it. The other issue with
the blank cover is issue #543 (see Lot #24). This issue appears to be
unread, and is in Near Mint condition, with light storage and
handling wear. Either of the blank variant cover issues are very hard
to find, so don't miss out on this beauty!
Price realized: $36
Lot #3 - The Comic Fan (Fanny)
Award 1977 New-Con Presented To Al Williamson MB
$10
Here's a cool piece of EC
Comic memorabilia. Produced in 1977 by Martin Greim and New Con, this
item is a paper award certificate that was presented to Al
Williamson, the popular comic book artist who drew for EC Comics,
Eerie and Creepy Magazine, and a host of other publications. This
award was presented to Mr. Williamson, who was chosen for his
outstanding achievement in the field of Comic Art. This award
features art from another EC Comics alum, Mr. Harvey Kurtzman, and it
has been signed by three famous Comic Art fans; Martin Greim, Don
Phelps, and Robert Cosgrove. This item measures approx. 11" by
17", and is in Excellent display condition, with light storage
and handling wear.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot 4 - Pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred
E. Neuman "Sure I'm For The New Deal" Print
MB $5
Here's a super cool piece of
Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the FDR-era 1930's,
this is an early print of MAD Magazine's mascot, Alfred E.
Neuman. For this piece, Alfred is promoting FDR's, New Deal, a
series of programs and public works projects that were created to
combat the effects of the Great Depression. Measuring approx. 8 ½"
by 11", this print was also produced in a larger poster size
(approx. 16" by 20"), and both items are equally rare.
This item was previously folded into fourths, and shows light
creasing by the folded seams. It is still in good display condition,
and would look wonderful framed.
Price realized: $52
Lot #5 - Orson Bean At The Hungry
Comedy LP w/ MAD Magazine Reprint Article MB $20
Here's a super rare piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1960 by Fantasy Records Inc. (Crown
Album Corp.), this is a 33 1/3 rpm comedy album from the late
comedian, television personality,and early MAD Magazine contributor,
Mr. Orson Bean. This record includes several of his hit stand-up
routines, and is an enjoyable comedic recording. But, what makes this
item desirable to MAD Magazine memorabilia collectors is the
appearance of a special 4-page insert that reprints one of Mr. Bean's
MAD Magazine contributions. Mr. Bean asked MAD for permission to
reprint his MAD article, and permission was granted, which resulted
in this insert. This 4-page insert is hardly ever seen when this
record is re-sold, and a recent eBay search showed eight (8) of these
albums for sale, but none had the insert included. This lot includes
the cardboard sleeve, the red vinyl record, the paper record sleeve,
and the MAD article insert. The MAD insert is in the best condition
of all of the items, and is in NM condition. Both the cardboard
sleeve and paper sleeve show handling and storage wear.
Price realized: $20
Lot #6 - TANG / MAD Magazine
Promo Issue w/ Attached Mailing Cover MB $15
Here's a cool piece of memorabilia
from a sweepstakes event with Tang Breakfast Drink and MAD Magazine.
Published in 1997 by E.C. Publications, this is a mailed copy of the
TANG Special Edition magazine. The TANG sweepstakes drawing was held
on July 31, 1997, and the Grand Prize was the winners likeness
illustrated on the cover on a Special Issue of MAD. There was only
one Special Issue published, and that was for the winner only. These
TANG special editions are rather difficult to find, especially with
the mailing cover attached. This issue is in Excellent display
condition.
Price realized: $23
Lot #7 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman Necktie $1,000,000 Bill Ralph Marlin MB
$15
This is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman necktie. Produced in 1996 by Ralph Marlin, this necktie
features Alfred E. Neuman on the face of a Million Dollar bill. An
additional MAD Magazine tie was made by Ralph Marlin, and features
Alfred E. Neuman as Santa Claus. These ties were sold nationwide,
mainly in Kohl's Department Stores, as Kohl's and Ralph
Marlin are both Wisconsin-based companies. This necktie is unused,
and in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $15
Lot #8 - Greek / Greece MAD
Magazine Set w/ First, Premiere, #1 Issue 1979 RARE
MB $20
Here's a rare collection of
foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1979 by A. EAMOYXOE,
this is a set of two of the first three issues of the Greek version
of MAD Magazine, which also includes the first, premiere, #1 issue.
The first few issues of the Greek MAD were totally comprised of
reprints from issues of the US MAD, except for perhaps a front cover
or an interior story. These issues have been lightly read, and are in
wonderful display condition, with light surface, corner and edge
wear.
Price realized: $46
Lot #9 - MAD Grooves
Musical CD Rare Promotional Copy Near Mint
MB $10
Here's a super rare piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1996 by Rhino Records and E.C.
Publications, this lot contains a promotional compact disc version of
MAD Grooves. MAD Grooves is a compilation of songs taken from the MAD
record albums from the early 1960's, the MAD Show album from the
mid-1960's, and songs from the paper and plastic record bonuses found
in the annual MAD Super Specials. Songs found on this CD include: She
Got a Nose Job, Makin" Out, It's A Gas, and a host of others.
This item was sent to radio stations across the country before the
formal release of the disc, and is quite rare. This particular
example appears to have never been used, and is in Near Mint
condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear and a small
crack on the back of the plastic case.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #10 - MAD Magazine
Choking Poster Trade Show Giveaway 1982 RARE
MB $10
Here's a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in 1982 by E.C. Publications, this item is an
Alfred E. Neuman choking poster. This item is a parody of the
"safety" choking posters that gained popularity in the
early 1980's, and was originally produced as a giveaway at
trade shows and other media events. An updated version of this poster
was created in 1985, and was released as the back cover of MAD #259.
Measuring approx. 11" by 17", this poster is unused, and in
Mint condition.
Price realized: $21
Lot #11 - MAD Magazine Promotional
Folder w/ Alfred E. Neuman & Spy vs. Spy MB
$10
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2005 by E.C. Publications, this
item is a full color promotional school folder from MAD Magazine.
Featuring Alfred E. Neuman in full color on the front, this folder
also shows both the Black and White Spies from the popular MAD
Magazine feature, Spy vs. Spy, on the back. The inside flaps of the
folder also feature characters that have appeared in MAD. There is
also reference to MADMAG.com on the inside of the folder, so maybe
this was produced as a promotional item for that? In any event, this
item is very cool (and very rare), so don't miss out on this beauty!
This item measures approx. 9" by 12" (folded), and is
unused and in Mint condition.
Price realized: $30
Lot #12 - MAD Magazine 5-Pack
Bundle "Bagged" Collection RARE
MB $10
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the mid 2010's by E.C.
Publications, this is a collected set of five (5) different MAD
Magazines. The magazines assembled in this collection were overstock
issues that were returned to the distributor. These issues were then
bundled randomly into packs of five, then resold as a set. The front
and back showing issues are the only issues you know for sure that
you are getting. The three other issues are a mystery, and you won't
know what they are until you open the package up. It is assumed that
they are also from the same time period (2014-2016), but you just
can't be sure. The magazines contained inside this package are in
assumed Mint condition, while the outer wrapper is complete.
Price realized: $31
Lot #13 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman Pinback Button The Button Exchange MB $5
Here's a cool MAD Magazine pinback
button. Produced in 1993 by the Button Exchange, this lot contains an
Alfred E. Neuman pinback button. This button features Alfred E.
Neuman on the front, and is one of six (6) MAD Magazine buttons
produced by the Button Exchange in 1993. This button measures
approx. 1 3/4" in diameter, and is unused, and in Mint
condition. It is also attached to its original display card.
Price realized: $25
Lot #14 - WAX (Paper) Magazine #32
October 1978 MAD Magazine Parody Issue MB
$25
Here's a rare piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Published in 1978 by Warner Brothers Records Inc., this
is Issue #32 of Wax Paper Magazine. Wax Paper was a recording
industry magazine that published news on forthcoming vinyl record
releases from Warner Brothers' stable of recording artists. Issues of
WAX were never sold on newsstands, but were distributed for free to
employees of Warner Brothers and other recording industry
professionals. This particular is the famous MAD Magazine parody
issue, which contains cover artwork by the late MAD Magazine cover
artist, Frank Kelly Freas. The WAX logo uses the familiar MAD
Magazine logo font, and the Table of Contents closely resembles the
same section in MAD. There's even a Ripley's Believe It Or Not,
MAD-style parody on the inside back cover. This issue has been read,
but is still in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $155
Lot #15 - Alfred E. Neuman Plastic
Gumball Charm 1960's MB $5
This is a cool piece of Alfred E.
Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the 1960's, this is an original
1960's Alfred E. Neuman gumball machine charm. The cast for this item
was taken from an original piece of 1950's MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman jewelry. The eyes were hollowed out, and the recast piece
became smaller. This item is unused, and in Near Mint condition, with
light storage wear.
Price realized: $16
Lot #16 - Set Of Two (2) Italian
Don Martin Paperback Books MAD Reprints 1975 MB
$10
Here's a cool piece of foreign MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1975 by Eureka Press, this lot
contains two (2) different Don Martin paperback books. The content of
each of these books is taken from issues of MAD Magazine, with one
book featuring content of the character of Fester-Bester Tester, and
the other featuring content from the character Captain Klutz. Both
books have been read, but are in terrific display condition, with
light surface, corner and edge wear. And, you can finally see what
Don Martin looks like without his sunglasses , as shown on the back
covers.
Price realized: $16
Lot #17 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman T-Shirt 1990's Graphitti Designs MB
$20
Here's a cool MAD Magazine / Alfred
E. Neuman t-shirt. Produced in the 1990's by Graphitti Designs, this
t-shirt features the back of the head of Alfred E. Neuman on the
front, and the face of Alfred E. Neuman on the back. This shirt is
an Adult size Large, and it appears to have been worn just a few
times. It is in Excellent display condition. The Graphitti Designs
logo also appears on the left arm of the shirt.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #18 - MAD Magazine "First"
MAD Art Show B/W Photo 1984 RARE MB $15
Here's a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in 1984 by E.C. Publications, this is a b/w
photo from the "First" MAD Art Show. This event took place
on September 18, 1984, and was held in the lobby of 75 Rockefeller
Plaza in New York City. According to those who attended, it was a
brief, informal affair, that lasted only a couple of hours. There
were a few MAD artists in attendance, however, which included Mort
Drucker, Jack Davis and Bob Clarke, along with MAD Editor, Nick
Meglin. Measuring approx. 8 ½" by 11", this glossy
photo is in Excellent display condition, with light storage and
handling wear.
Price realized: $22
Lot #19 - The "Soul Of MAD"
Color Prints Collection w/ Envelope MAD Magazine Covers MB
$10
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2012 by E.C. Publications, this is
a set of twelve (12) full color prints of selected pieces of MAD
Magazine cover art. Collectively called, "The Soul Of MAD",
these pieces of classic MAD Magazine cover art were selected as the
most representative of what MAD Magazine was all about. It was these
covers that were saved from the major MAD Magazine original art
auctions at Christies and Sotheby's auction houses in New York City
in the 1990's (but were later sold in their own MAD Magazine original
art auction at Heritage Auctions in Dallas). There are twelve prints
total, and all of them are in Mint condition. They each measure
approx. 8" by 10", and all are suitable for framing. The
original storage envelope is also included, which is in Near Mint
condition.
Price realized: $27
Lot #20 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman Promotional $3 Bill 1970's
MB $10
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the early
1970's by E.C. Publications, this is a promotional Alfred E.
Neuman $3 bill. This item features Alfred E. Neuman on the front, and
the detailed artwork of the fake currency tells me that this was
created by MAD Magazine artist, Bob Clarke. This item has been
printed on light card stock, with no image on the back. It measures
approx. 2 ½" by 6", and is in Excellent display
condition.
Price realized: $15
Lot #21 - Swedish MAD Magazine
Paperback Book Don Martin Unreleased Rare MB
$75
Here's a super rare piece of
foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1988 by Semic Press
AB, this is the Swedish version of the MAD Magazine paperback book,
MAD's Don Martin Bounces Back. The complete set of Swedish MAD
paperback books numbers a total of 92, not including reprints. This
book is number 92 in the set, but strangely enough, it was never
released. The reason is because when Don Martin left MAD in 1987,
there would have been some legal entanglements in releasing any Don
Martin material for sale. So, even though the books were already
printed, they could not be sold. This is one of the surviving unsold
copies, and it is in Excellent display condition, with light storage
and handling wear.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #22 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman 3-D Glasses Envelopes Set Office Premium MB $5
Here's a cool collection of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1980's by E.C. Publications,
this is a set of ten (10) envelopes for the MAD Magazine 3-D glasses
office premium. Conceived by MAD's MADdest writer, Dick DeBartolo,
the 3-D glasses were made to be given away at trade shows and other
media events. Later on, they were given away to visitors at the MAD
Magazine offices. These envelopes are unused, and in Near Mint
condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear. The paper
3-D glasses are not included.
Price realized: $5
Lot #23 - On The Edge Booklet w/ A
MAD Look At Snowboarding Article Sergio Aragones MB $5
Here's a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Published in 1996 by The Marketing Group of
Entertainment Weekly, this item is a copy of "On The Edge",
a booklet was was shrinkwrapped into selected issues of Entertainment
Weekly back in 1996. This issue contains music reviews, movies
reviews, a feature on snowboarding, and most importantly, a two-page
spread by Sergio Aragones called, "A MAD Look At Snowboarding".
This booklet is incredibly difficult to find, and for Sergio Aragones
collectors, it is a "must have" in their collections.
Measuring approx. 6 1/4" by 8 1/2", this item is 22 pages
long, and is in Excellent display condition, with light storage and
handling wear.
Price realized: $31
Lot #24 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman NOFX T-Shirt 1990's
MB $20
Here's a cool MAD Magazine / Alfred
E. Neuman t-shirt. Produced in the 1990's for the punk rock band,
NOFX, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt. This t-shirt
features the face of Alfred E. Neuman on the front, and he looks like
a punk-rocker with his middle finger extended. The letters to the
name of the band also use the MAD Magazine logo font. This particular
shirt appears to be lightly used and laundered, and in Excellent
display condition, with light handling and storage wear. This shirt
is an Adult size Extra Large (XL).
Price realized: $145
Lot #25 - Madison (Wisc.) Magazine
January 2020 Edition w/ Wendy Gaines Interview MB $5
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2020 by Madison Magazine Inc.,
this is the January 2020 edition of Madison Magazine. Madison
Magazine is local to Madison, Wisconsin and the surrounding area, and
takes a look at current events, political avenues, student
activities, and much more. This particular issue has a four-page
article about Wendy Gaines Bucci, the daughter of MAD Magazine's
founder, William M. Gaines, and the cover features Alfred E. Neuman
as Madison Magazine writer, John Roach. This issue appears to be
unread, and is in Mint condition.
Price realized: $5
Lot #26 - MAD Magazine Squirt Toy
Squirt Headset RARE Unopened
MB $15
Here is a rare piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Manufactured in 1987 by Imagineering, this is a MAD
Magazine squirt headset toy. This headset is one of eight (8)
different squirt toys in the set, and is arguably the most difficult
one to find unopened. Other squirt toys in the set include: a camera,
a stapler, a pack of gum, a fire extinguisher, a calculator, a pen
and pencil, and a lighter. While complete sets of MAD Squirt Toys do
exist in collections, finding them is getting increasingly difficult
to do. This example is still factory sealed, and in near Mint
condition, with light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $82
Lot #27 - "I Went MAD at
Artspace" Promotional Refrigerator Magnet Mark Cohen
MB $5
This is a promotional refrigerator
magnet from the ArtSpace art gallery, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Back in 1991, MAD Magazine original art collector, Mark Cohen, began
touring the country, showcasing his MAD Magazine original art
collection. This magnet is from his stop at ArtSpace in Raleigh. The
end of the tour ended up in Columbus, Ohio, where his collection now
resides at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum. This magnet
is in Excellent display condition, with light surface wear.
Price realized: $11
Lot #28 - Alfred E Neuman Metal
Ring w/ Pre-MAD Alfred E Neuman Image MB $10
Here's a cool piece of Alfred E.
Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the early 1990's, this is an Alfred
E. Neuman metal ring. The image used for this item is considered a
pre-MAD image of Alfred E. Neuman, although this item is not that
old. I can recall walking through the Chicago Toy Show and seeing a
vendor (who also sold these in Toy Shop magazine) selling these for
$10 each. And, he had a box full of them. A companion money clip was
also produced, with the exact same image as the one shown. This item
appears to be unused, and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $10
Lot #29 - Complete Set Of Six (6)
Hardee's Special Edition Mini MAD Magazines RARE MB $100
Here's a super rare collection of
MAD Magazine premiums. Published in 1989 by E.C. Publications and
Hardee's Food Systems, this is a complete set of six (6) promotional
MAD Magazines. These issues were given away to customers at Hardee's
fast food restaurants, with a special food and beverage purchase.
Each mini issue is eight (8) pages in length, and contains all of
your favorite MAD Magazine features, from Dave Berg's "The
Lighter Side Of...." and Don Martin, to Sergio Aragones and Al
Jaffee's Fold-In. Each issue is unread, and is in Mint condition.
Price realized: $205
Lot #30 - Pre-MAD / Alfred E.
Neuman War Bond Envelope 1940's RARE
MB $40
Here's a cool piece of early
Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the early 1940's by
Walter G. Crosby, this is an original WWII-era war bond envelope. War
bonds are generally known as debt sold by the government to cover
military expenses. A man named Walter G. Crosby printed hundreds of
different War Bond envelopes during WWII, and five (5) of those
feature a pre-MAD Magazine image of Alfred E. Neuman. The item in
this lot features one of the five images, and shows a female Alfred
image with the caption, "Me Worry? H___ NO! I'm Gonna
Join The Waves By Gum." This item is unused, and is in
Excellent display condition, with glue marks (not sticky) on the
front and back.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #31 - 1950's MAD Magazine
Original Stationery Sheet 225 LaFayette St. RARE
MB $50
Here's a super rare piece of MAD
Magazine history. Produced in the 1950's by E.C. Publications, this
item is an original sheet of MAD Magazine stationery. Featuring the
classic MAD Magazine logo at the top, it also shows MAD Magazine's
first corporate address, 225 LaFayette Street / New York 12, N.Y. /
CAnal 6 - 1994, also at the top. Measuring approx. 7 3/8" by
10 ½", this item is in Near Mint condition, with light
storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $82
Lot #32 - A Cheap, Crummy,
Souvenir Of My Visit To MAD Poster Office Premium
MB $15
Here's a rare piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in the 1970's by E.C. Publications, this is a
cool MAD Magazine office premium poster. This item was given to
visitors who visited the MAD offices, and features self-portraits of
all of your favorite MAD Magazine artists, like Jack Rickard, Sergio
Aragones, Al Feldstein, Bill Gaines, Don Martin, Mort Drucker,
Antonio Prohias, Nick Meglin, Al Jaffee, Norman Mingo, Angelo Torres,
Bob Clarke, Lenny Brenner, Dave Berg, Paul Coker, Jack Davis, John
Putnam, and George Woodbridge. Measuring approx. 7 1/2" by 15
3/4", this item is in Excellent display condition, with light
storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $26
Lot #33 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman Lifesize Stand-Up Display 1997 MB
$50
Here's a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in 1997 by Advanced Graphics, this is an Alfred
E. Neuman stand-up display unit. This item was not made as a
promotional item or an advertising piece, but was simply made as for
the consumer who wanted a life-sized Alfred E. Neuman standing in
their home. This item has never been used or displayed, and the upper
body and head are still attached to the protective perforated white
cardboard. There is a little bit of handling and storage wear along
the sides and bottom, but that's about it. It measures approx. 28"
wide by 68" tall, and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $75
Lot #34 - Australian MAD Magazine
/ Alfred E. Neuman Necktie RARE MB
$20
Here's a cool piece of foreign MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1995 by the Australian company,
Davenport, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman necktie. This
necktie is just one of a couple of different MAD Magazine neckties
produced by Davenport, which also produced other pieces of Australian
MAD clothing, like t-shirts, shirt and shorts sets, a denim jacket,
and a sweatshirt. This clothing was sold in Grannie Mae's, the
Australian department store chain. This necktie is made with 100%
polyester, and is unused. It is in Excellent display condition, and
has the original Davenport hangtag attached.
Price realized: $88
Lot #35 - 1960's MAD Magazine
Announcement Postcard "We've Moved!" RARE
MB $20
Here's a rare piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in the early 1960's by E.C. Publications,
this is an announcement postcard for the move of MAD Magazine's
corporate offices from the 225 LaFayette Street address to the 850
Third Avenue address. This postcard features art by MAD's
MADdest artist, Don Martin, and it is a very cool display item.
Measuring approx. 3 3/4" by 7 1/4", this item is unused,
and in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and handling
wear.
Price realized: $52
Lot #36 - Mark Cohen / MAD
Magazine Original Art Display Poster Artspace
MB $20
This lot contains a super rare piece
of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1992 by ArtSpace in Raleigh,
North Carolina, this item is an original display poster from the
"Humor In A Jugular Vein - The Art, Artists & Artifacts Of
MAD Magazine" traveling art exhibit. The exhibit was conceived
by MAD Magazine original art collector, Mr. Mark Cohen, who decided
to travel the country showcasing his impressive collection of MAD
Magazine original art. Measuring approx. 11" by 17", this
item appears to be unused, and is in Near Mint condition. It has
been framed, and is ready to hang.
Price realized: $20
Lot #37 - MAD Magazine Model Race
Car Sealed 1:24 Scale Jerry Toliver 1998
MB $15
Here's a cool MAD Racing
collectible. Produced in 1998 by Revell-Monogram, this is the MAD
Firebird 1:24 scale model car. This is the first 1:24 scale MAD
Racing model kit that was ever produced, and it is probably the best
seller out of all of the offerings. This item is still factory
shrink-wrapped and unopened, but the display box shows storage and
handling wear, as well as a crushed corner. The pieces of the car are
in presumed Mint condition.
Price realized: $16
Lot #38 - Johnson Smith Company
Mail Order Catalog 1997
MB $5
Here's an obscure piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1995 by the Johnson-Smith Company,
this is their Fall 1995 mail order catalog. The Johnson-Smith company
was known for selling knick-knacks, doo-dads, and novelty items, all
at a discounted price. This particular catalog features the Russ
Cochran / MAD Reprint volume on the front cover, and the same book
appears on the inside for ordering purposes. This catalog has been
read just and few times, and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $24
Lot #39 - Set Of Two (2)
Pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred E Neuman "Four Eyes"
Decals MB $5
Here's a cool piece of pre-MAD
Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the 1950's by
Baxter Lane Co. and and Great Western Enterprises, this lot contains
two (2) different pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman water decals.
These decals feature a likeness of Alfred E. Neuman, except the
likeness has four eyes instead of two. These decals measure approx. 2
3/4" by 4", and are unused and in Mint condition. The
original wax paper sleeves are also included.
Price realized: $21
Lot #40 - Brazilian MAD Magazine
Promotional Poster w/ Alfred E. Neuman 1990 MB
$5
Here's a cool piece of foreign MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1990 by Editora Record, this is a
promotional poster from the Brazilian version of MAD Magazine. This
poster shows the cover of Brazilian MAD #61 (second version), and
features Alfred E. Neuman surrounded by a host of comic book and
cartoon characters. Posters like these were made to be displayed at
newsstands, in book shops, and comic book stores. This poster
measures approx. 12 1/4" by 16 3/8", and is in Excellent
display condition.
Price realized: $11
Lot #41 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman T-shirt w/ Tag Scene Not Herd 1997 MB
$20
This is a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in 1997 by Scene Not Herd, this item is a MAD
Magazine t-shirt. The Alfred E. Neuman graphic on the front of the
shirt was originally published on the front cover of MAD Magazine
#312 (July 1992), and features Alfred E. Neuman holding back a stream
of vomit. The back of the shirt features the "Another
Ridiculous MAD Product" logo near the neckline. Measuring an
Adult size Extra-Large (XL), this shirt is unused, and still has the
original Hangtag attached.
Price realized: $29
Lot #42 - Pre-MAD Magazine /
Alfred E. Neuman Christmas Card w/ Ribbon Attachment MB
$40
Here a cool piece of pre-MAD
Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Probably produced in the
1940's, this item is a Christmas greeting card featuring a
beautiful early image of Alfred E. Neuman on the front. As an added
bonus, the image of Alfred still has the original red (faded) string
tie attached to his neck on the card. Two other versions of this card
also exist, but they have "Anniversary" and "Birthday"
greetings instead of a "Christmas" greeting. This item
measures approx. 4 1/2" by 6" (unfolded), and is in
terrific display condition, with light surface, corner and edge wear.
There are also hand written greetings on the front and inside of the
card. This card is also steel engraved, which also adds definition
to the image of Alfred.
Price realized: $40
Lot #43 - MAD Paperback Boxed Set
Warner Paperback Library Six (6) Books MB $250
Here's an incredibly rare piece of
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the early 1970's by Warner
Paperback Library, this is a boxed set that contains six (6)
different MAD paperback books. The titles of the books include:
Polyunsaturated MA, The Dirty Old MAD, Recycled MAD, The Non-Violent
MAD, MAD-ly Yours, and The Third Dossier Of Spy vs. Spy. All of the
books are original to the box, and it appears that all have been
read, some more than others. Overall, the box is in decent display
condition, with surface, corner and edge wear, and a small tear at
one corner. The books average VG-F condition. This is one of the
rarest MAD paperback boxed sets to find, so don't miss out!
Price realized: $305
Lot #44 - Set Of Two (2)
Pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Postcards 1950's
MB $10
Here's a nice piece of Alfred
E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the 1950's, this is a set of
two (2) different postcards featuring early images of MAD Magazine's
Alfred E. Neuman. These postcards features the likeness of Alfred on
the front, along with the caption, "Me Worry?" These
postcards measure approx. 3 ½" by 5 ½", and
are unused. Both are in Excellent display condition.
PLEASE NOTE: The postcard shown on
the left is from an obscure little food diner called Oscar's
Lunch, from Two Harbors, Minnesota. I would bet that NOBODY has one
of these in their collections. Here you go!
Price realized: $36
Lot #45 - Pre-MAD Magazine /
Alfred E. Neuman Song Book w/ "Stage Jokes" Ad
MB $50
Here's a cool piece of pre-MAD
Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Published in the early
1900's by the Harold Rossiter Music Company, this is a large
format humor publication called, "Pecks Bad Boy". This
item is twenty (20) pages in length, and contains pages of
one-liners, musical compositions, comedic stories, and
turn-of-the-century advertisements. This book is printed on
newsprint, so its condition is quite fragile. There is some page
separation from the top staple, and it is missing the back cover.
Besides the likeness of a pre-MAD Alfred E. Neuman on the front, an
advertisement for the "Stage Jokes" publication
(featuring a turn-of-the-century Alfred E. Neuman likeness), is shown
on the back.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #46 - MAD Magazine / Spy vs.
Spy / Alfred E. Neuman T-Shirt 1992 Stanley DeSantis MB
$40
Here's a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in 1992 by Stanley DeSantis, this is a MAD
Magazine t-shirt. This shirt features the popular Black and White
(colored white and blue on the shirt) Spies from the popular MAD
Magazine feature, Spy vs. Spy, and Alfred E. Neuman also makes an
appearance on the shirt, as the clock face on a ticking time bomb.
This shirt measures an Adult size extra-large (XL), and it appears to
be unworn. The silk screened colors still smell new, and this shirt
is in Excellent display condition. The only flaw is a tiny little
stain on the front, near the trademark (shown).
Price realized: $49
Lot #47 - Michael Lerner / MAD
Auction #5 Original Prices Realized List 1996
MB $5
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1996 by MAD collector, Michael
Lerner, this is the prices realized list from his September 1996
(Auction #5) MAD Magazine memorabilia auction. This auction featured
some terrific pieces of MAD Magazine memorabilia, some of which were
introduced to the market for the very first time. Because of that,
some of the prices are surprisingly high. But that's the way
things were in the early days of the internet, without websites like
eBay to purchase any cool MAD stuff. This item is in decent display
condition, with a horizontal crease in the center and some light
hi-lighter markings on a few pages.
Price realized: $5
Lot #48 - MAD Magazine Manila
Mailing Envelopes Lot 1990's Postally Used
$5
Here's a couple pieces of cool
MAD Magazine memorabilia. This lot contains two (2) different manila
mailing envelopes from the offices of MAD Magazine. One of the
envelopes is a small padded envelope that contained the Alfred E.
Neuman cloisonne pin from the 1993 MAD readership survey. The other
is a folded 8 ½" by 11" manila envelope that was
hand addressed and mailed by the former MAD Magazine logistics
coordinator, Annie Gaines Ashton. Both items show storage and
handling wear, but are in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #49 - Alfred E. Neuman Latex
Head Mask 1981 Cesar
MB $25
This is a neat piece of Alfred E.
Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 1981 by Cesar, this is an Alfred E.
Neuman latex face mask. This mask was sold in gift shops and novelty
stores through the mid-to-late 1980's, but was not a very good
seller. This particular example appears to have never been worn,
and is supported by a gray styrofoam bust that has been placed
inside. There is no size listed, although I assume that it will fit
the head of any Adult. This mask is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $33
Lot #50 - The Greasy MAD Paperback
Book w/ Hardcover Library Binding MB
$50
Here's a rare piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Published in 1976 by Warner Books, this is a 4th
printing of the MAD Magazine paperback book, The Greasy MAD.
Normally, this book wouldn't really cause a ruckus, and could easily
be found on eBay for just a dollar or two. But, what makes this
particular book special is that it has a special library binding
attached to it. Typically, the front cover is removed, and the book
is glued into the hardcover binding. The front cover is then
re-attached to the hardcover front. This book was offered for rental
usage in the late 1970's at the Johnstown (PA.) Junior High School
Library, and the library stamp is shown on page 3. This book is in
Excellent display condition, although a thumb-tip size piece is
missing from Page Five.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #51 - Trademarks Of The 20's
& 30's w/ Happy Jack Beverage Logo Pre-MAD
MB $10
Here's a neat piece of Alfred
E. Neuman memorabilia. Published in 1985 by Chronicle Books, this is
a First Printing of "Trademarks of the 20's & 30's".
This book is filled with cool, old-school logos and trademarked
images from all sorts of consumer products, from clothing and
transportation, to food products and modern business. Of interest to
MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia collectors is the
pre-MAD image of Alfred E. Neuman on the Happy Jack Beverage label.
It was this image that was included in Maria Reidelbach's book,
Completely MAD, which is where most MAD Magazine collectors first
laid eyes on it. This book shows signs of light storage and handling
wear, and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $10
Lot #52 - Pre-MAD Alfred E. Neuman
Postcard Me Worry? Army Variation MB $10
Here's a cool piece of early
Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the 1950's by
Defiance, this is an early Alfred E. Neuman postcard. This postcard
features Alfred as an Army infantryman, with the artist signed as
"Blake". This postcard is more popularly seen with a
white background and a red/pink swirl border. This is a rarer
version without the border. This postcard has been postally used,
and has a postmark date of April 23, 1956. This postcard is in
Excellent display condition, with light storage and handling wear and
a light corner crease.
Price realized: $10
Lot #53 - Don Martin Studio
New Product Catalog w/ Original Mailing Envelope 1995 MB
$100
Here's a super rare piece of
MAD Magazine and Don Martin memorabilia. Produced in 1995 by Don
Martin Studios, this is an original "New Products"
catalog from the Don Martin studio. After Mr. Martin's
departure from MAD, Mr. Martin tried his hand working for MAD's
biggest competitor, Cracked. After a few short years, Mr. Martin
left Cracked and started to produce and publish items on his own,
beginning with Don Martin Magazine, a publication which only lasted
three (3) issues. When the magazine didn't fare well, Mr.
Martin started reproducing his art on posters, limited edition
prints, coffee mugs, and clothing, among other things. This catalog
is filled with those items listed for sale. This catalog has been
looked at just once or twice, and is in Near Mint condition. The
envelope is also in Excellent display condition, with light storage
and handling wear.
Price realized: $155
Lot #54 - 1980's MAD Magazine
Original "Artist/Writer" Rejection Slip Unused
RARE MB $20
This is a super cool piece of MAD
Magazine history. Produced in the 1980's by E.C. Publications, this
item is an original MAD Magazine rejection slip. A slip like this one
was sent to prospective artists and writers who submitted their
material to MAD for publishing consideration. This particular example
has never been used, and measures approx. 7 1/4" by 10 1/2".
MAD Magazine rejection slips are virtually never seen, so don't miss
out on this rarity.
Price realized: $31
Lot #55 - Anne Griffiths (Annie
Gaines) MAD Magazine Original Business Card RARE
MB $10
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine office memorabilia. Produced in the 1980's by E.C.
Publications, this is a business card from the former "Assistant
To The Publisher" of MAD Magazine, Ms. Anne P. Griffiths. Ms.
Griffiths later became the wife of the late MAD Magazine publisher,
Bill Gaines, and is now more famously known as Annie Gaines Ashton.
This card appears to be unused, and is in Near Mint condition, with
light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $10
Lot #56 - The Comics Journal #81
w/ Bill Gaines Article & Interview 1983 MB
$10
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1983 by Fantagraphics Inc., this
is issue #81 of The Comics Journal. The Comics Journal is a comics
industry publication, with articles and interviews with a variety of
comic and cartoon artists. This particular issue features an
interview with the founder of MAD Magazine, Mr. William M. Gaines.
The cover art is by William Stout, and is an homage to the popular
1950's EC Comics line. This issue is in Excellent display
condition, with light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $29
Lot #57 - 1980's MAD
Magazine Office Mailing Envelope w/ Al Jaffee Autograph
RARE MB $20
Here's a rare piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1980's by E.C.
Publications, this is an original legal size mailing envelope from
the offices of MAD Magazine. But, what makes this item rare is that
it has been signed by the late MAD Magazine cartoonist, Mr. Al
Jaffee. Mr. Jaffee signed this item in the upper left hand corner by
MAD's mailing address and sent it to MAD collector, Dr. Gary
Kritzberg. This envelope is unused, and is in Excellent display
condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #58 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman Memorabilia Auction Catalog 1998 Unused MB $15
Here's a rare piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1998 by MAD collector, Dr. Gary
Kritzberg, this is an original auction catalog from the May 1998 MAD
Magazine memorabilia telephone auction. This auction was conducted
by Dr. Kritzberg and myself, and was my first foray into the world of
conducting MAD Magazine memorabilia auctions. This catalog had a
full color cover and b/w interior pages, and features 127 lots of
MADness. An original auction bid form is included as well. This
catalog is in Excellent display condition, with ultra-light storage
and handling wear.
Price realized: $15
Lot #59 - MAD Magazine #195
Signed By Twenty-One (21) Members Of The UGOI MB $300
Here's a super rare piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1977 by E.C. Publications, this is
issue #195 of MAD Magazine. But, what makes this item special is that
it has been signed on the front cover by twenty-one (21) members of
the Usual Gang of Idiots. The MAD-men who have signed it include:
Bill Gaines, Dick DeBartolo, Nick Meglin, Jerry DeFuccio, Lenny
Brenner, Jack Rickard, Sergio Aragones, Al Jaffee, Frank Jacobs, Don
Martin, Irving Schild, Paul Coker Jr., Jack Davis, Angelo Torres,
Paul Peter Porges, Bob Clarke, Harry North, Lou Silverstone, Bob
Jones, Don Edwing, and Sid Gwirtzman. This issue was passed around
among the MAD guys during the 1977 MAD Trip to Austria, and while not
signed by everyone in attendance, it has been signed by most. This
issue is in Excellent display condition, and comes from the estate of
the late MAD Magazine accountant, Mr. Sidney Gwirtzman. It has been
consigned to this auction by his son, Arnold Gwirtzman.
Price realized: $430
Lot #60 - MAD Magazine &
Bookazine 2014-2017 Sale Date & Cover Image Boards
MB $10
Here's an obscure piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Created in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 by the
MAD Magazine editorial team, this lot contains the original "Sale
Date" and "Cover Image" boards for issues 526-550,
and all of the bookazines published during those years. While not
technically a layout board, these foam-core sheets list the issue
number, the sale date, the special editorial content, and the cover
image for each issue. There are two boards total, and each side
displays a different year. Each board measures approx. 20" by
30", and is made from thick 1/4" foam core. There are some
scratches and corner dings, but overall this item is in Excellent
display condition. From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #61 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman Original Wall Poster Bi-Rite 1987
$20
This is a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in 1987 for E.C. Publications by Bi-Rite
Enterprises, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman wall poster.
This poster is one of four (4) different MAD Magazine posters
produced by Bi-Rite in the late 1980's, and each one is relatively
difficult to find. This poster shows Alfred E. Neuman on the front,
with his "What, Me Worry" tagline printed underneath.
Measuring approx. 23" by 28", this poster is still
contained in its original plastic wrap. The photo on the right is a
stock photo, and shows an image of the poster when it is unrolled.
From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $72
Lot #62 - MAD Magazine Logo Heavy
Paper Napkins MAD Magazine Wrap Party MB $20
Here's a super rare piece of
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2017 by E.C. Publications, this
is a set of three (3) MAD Magazine paper napkins. Napkins like these
were used by attendees at the DC talent party at the Heartland
Brewery in the Empire State Building. The party was themed "Farewell
to New York MAD," and was held October 6, 2017, the Friday night
of the 2017 New York Comic Con. The party was held in conjunction
with the completion of the last edition (Issue #550) of the "New
York" version of MAD Magazine. All of the MAD staff were
invited, and all of the freelance artists and writers who worked for
the magazine were invited as well. Measuring approx. 4 3/4" by
8 3/4" folded, these heavy paper napkins are unused, and in
Excellent display condition. From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $30
Lot #63 - MAD Magazine Necktie
Original Salesman Sample Display (#1) Watson Brothers MB $100
Here's a rarely seen piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1991 by Watson Brothers, this item
is a salesman sample display unit for one of the MAD Magazine
neckties that were sold in the Canadian Watson Brothers department
store chain in the early 1990's. This item is a long paper folder
that has a complete MAD Magazine tie intact, along with four (4)
different color swatches for the same tie. The tie featured is
called, "MAD Spy Film Strip", and features the Black and
White Spies up to their usual mayhem. This item measures approx. 5
1/2" by 18 7/8" (folded) and is in Excellent display
condition. The tie enclosed in the folder is removable and is unused
and in Mint condition. From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $290
Lot #64 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman For President Poster 1980 RARE MB
$30
Here's a super rare piece of Alfred
E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 1980 by E.C. Publications, this is
a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman for President poster. This item was
produced during the 1980 US Presidential election, and is quite rare,
as it is the ONLY piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia from the 1980
election. It features the MAD Magazine logo at the top, with Alfred
E. Neuman in the center. Measuring approx. 15" by 20", this
poster has been used and enjoyed, and is decent display condition,
with light edge chipping and a horizontal crease through the center.
From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $79
Lot #65 - 1990 MAD Magazine
Monthly Wall Calendar Factory Sealed MB
$20
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1988 by Landmark General
Corporation, this is a sealed MAD Magazine 1990 wall calendar. Every
month, the top half of the calendar features a piece of classic cover
art from a previously published issue of MAD, from artists like
Richard Williams, Kelly Freas, and Norman Mingo. Measuring approx.
12" by 12", this calendar is unused, and is still factory
sealed. It is in presumed Mint condition. From the collection of
John Ficarra.
Price realized: $92
Lot #66 - Set of Four (4) Spy vs.
Spy Paper Coasters 2015 DC Comics Holiday Party
MB $10
Here's a rare collection of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2015 by E.C. Publications and DC
Comics, this is a set of four (4) Spy vs. Spy paper coasters.
Featuring the Black and White Spies from the popular MAD Magazine
feature, Spy vs. Spy, these coasters were made exclusively for the
2015 DC Comics Holiday party. Measuring approx. 3 1/2" in
diameter, the coasters in this collection are all unused, and in Mint
condition. From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $52
Lot #67 - Digital Translator
Wristwatch MAD Trip to Italy John Ficarra 1985
MB $100
Here's a rare piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1980's by Cascio
Electronics, this item is a men's wristwatch that doubles as a
language translator. This particular watch was given to John Ficarra
by Bill Gaines, before the 1985 MAD Trip to Italy. Each member of the
UGOI who went on that trip received one, and this is the second watch
I have seen from that trip (I also owned the one that belonged to MAD
artist, Bob Clarke). Besides being able to tell time and translate
languages, this watch is also an alarm clock and a stopwatch, among
other things. The battery works, so I assume the watch keeps the
correct time, but there is no instruction sheet. This item is in
Excellent display condition. From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #68 - MAD Magazine
Subscription Premium Print Soul Of MAD Collection King Kong
MB $30
This is a cool MAD Magazine
subscription premium. Produced in 2015 by E.C. Publications, this
item is a numbered print of the cover to MAD Magazine issue #94, the
Alfred E. Neuman as King Kong cover. This item was sent to new
subscribers who ordered a subscription to MAD. Measuring approx. 11"
by 14", this item is in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light
storage and handling wear. This item is an un-numbered Artist Proof,
and is quite rare. From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $77
Lot #69 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman Original Wall Poster Bi-Rite 1988
$20
This is a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in 1988 for E.C. Publications by Bi-Rite
Enterprises, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman wall poster.
This poster is one of four (4) different MAD Magazine posters
produced by Bi-Rite in the late 1980's, and each one is relatively
difficult to find. This poster shows Alfred E. Neuman on the front,
riding a wave of polluted water. Measuring approx. 20" by 28",
this poster is still contained in its original plastic wrap. The
photo on the right is a stock photo, and shows an image of the poster
when it is unrolled. From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $125
Lot #70 - MAD Magazine
Subscription Premium Print / Painting The Road - Soul Of MAD
MB $25
This is a cool MAD Magazine
subscription premium. Produced in 2015 by E.C. Publications, this
item is a numbered print of the cover to MAD Magazine issue #96, the
Alfred E. Neuman painting the road cover. This item was sent to new
subscribers who ordered a subscription to MAD. Measuring approx. 11"
by 14", this item is in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light
storage and handling wear. This item is from a first printing run of
1000, and is numbered 8/1000. From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $82
Lot #71 - MAD Magazine Promotional
Sticker Set Of Four (4) MADMag.com 2000's MB $5
Here's a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in the early 2000's by E.C. Publications, this
is a set of four (4) promotional stickers from MAD Magazine.
Featuring Alfred E. Neuman on the front, these stickers were produced
in celebration of the MADMag.com website. Measuring approx. 4"
by 4", these stickers are unused, and are in Near Mint
condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear. From the
collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $50
Lot #72 - MAD Magazine
Subscription Premium Print / Alfred Eating Corn Soul Of MAD
MB $40
This is a cool MAD Magazine
subscription premium. Produced in 2015 by E.C. Publications, this
item is a numbered print of the cover to MAD Magazine issue #154, the
Alfred E. Neuman eating Corn on the Cob cover. This item was sent to
new subscribers who ordered a subscription to MAD. Measuring approx.
11" by 14", this item is in Near Mint condition, with
ultra-light storage and handling wear. This item is from a super
exclusive Artist Proof run of 100, and is numbered 9/100. From the
collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $100
Lot #73 - MAD Magazine Necktie
Original Salesman Sample Display (#2) Watson Brothers MB $100
Here's a rarely seen piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1991 by Watson Brothers, this item
is a salesman sample display unit for one of the MAD Magazine
neckties that were sold in the Canadian Watson Brothers department
store chain in the early 1990's. This item is a long paper folder
that has a complete MAD Magazine tie intact, along with four (4)
different color swatches for the same tie. The tie featured is
called, "MAD File Folders", and features the art stylings
of MAD Magazine artist, Jack Davis, on the front. This item measures
approx. 5 1/2" by 18 7/8" (folded) and is in Excellent
display condition. The tie enclosed in the folder is removable and is
unused and in Mint condition. From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $105
Lot #74 - MAD Magazine
Subscription Premium Print / Alfred as Yoda Loot Crate Edition
MB $75
This is a super rare MAD Magazine
premium. Produced in 2016 by E.C. Publications, this item is a print
of the cover to MAD Magazine issue #220, the Alfred E. Neuman as Yoda
cover. This item was sent to new subscribers who ordered a
subscription to MAD Magazine through the Loot Crate subscription
service, and is incredibly difficult to find. Measuring approx. 11"
by 14", this item is in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light
storage and handling wear. This item is from a first printing run,
and although this particular print is un-numbered, it is assumed that
the print run was 1000. From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $205
Lot #75 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman Original Wall Poster Bi-Rite 1987
$20
This is a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in 1987 for E.C. Publications by Bi-Rite
Enterprises, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman wall poster.
This poster is one of four (4) different MAD Magazine posters
produced by Bi-Rite in the late 1980's, and each one is relatively
difficult to find. This poster shows Alfred E. Neuman on the front,
with a straw hat smashed over his head. Measuring approx. 20"
by 28", this poster is still contained in its original plastic
wrap. The photo on the right is a stock photo, and shows an image of
the poster when it is unrolled. From the collection of John Ficarra.
Price realized: $41
Lot #76 - MAD Magazine Gold Foil
Stickers Set Of Three (3) 1980's
MB $5
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1980's by E.C.
Publications, this is a set of three (3) MAD Magazine logo foil
stickers. These stickers were used in the MAD Magazine offices, and
were attached to folders, press kits, and other correspondence. They
were also given away at trade shows and other media events. The
stickers measure approx. 2" by 2 3/4", and all are still
attached to the wax paper backing. These stickers are in Near Mint
condition, with light storage and handling wear. From the collection
of John Summer, a personal friend of the late MAD Magazine artist,
Don "Duck" Edwing.
Price realized: $7
Lot #77 - Swedish MAD Magazine /
Don Edwing Stora Jul Pajare 1991 Near Mint MB
$10
Here's a cool piece of foreign
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1991 by Semic Press AB, this
is a special edition of a Swedish MAD Magazine. This issue is a
"Best Of...." issue, and contains reprints from the MAD /
Duck Edwing paperback book, "The MAD Book Of Almost
Superheroes". This issue is unread, and is in Near Mint
condition, with light storage and handling wear. From the collection
of John Summer, a personal friend of the late MAD Magazine artist,
Don "Duck" Edwing.
Price realized: $13
Lot #78 - MAD Magazine / MAD
Series One Promo Card Collection Lime Rock 1992
MB $10
Here's a unique collection of
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1992 by Lime Rock
International, this is a set of six (6) different MAD Magazine
promotional trading cards. These cards were produced as a
promotional item for the MAD Series One trading card set, and there
were ten (10) different cards produced. This lot contains cards 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. These cards are all unused, and in Mint
condition. There are also a few duplicate cards included in this
lot: one (1) each of Promo 8 and 10, and two (2) of Promo 7. From
the collection of John Summer, a personal friend of the late MAD
Magazine artist, Don "Duck" Edwing.
Price realized: $22
Lot #79 - MAD Magazine Bonuses Lot
Worst From MAD #6 More Trash #4 Early 1960's MB
$10
Here's some cool pieces of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1961 and 1963 by E.C.
Publications, this lot contains two different bonus premiums from a
couple of early MAD Magazine annuals. The first is a Sing Along With
MAD booklet from the More Trash From MAD #4 annual, and the other is
the bonus record from the More Trash From MAD #4 annual. Both items
are in decent display condition, although the cover of the Sing Along
With MAD booklet is loose. From the collection of John Summer, a
personal friend of the late MAD Magazine artist, Don "Duck"
Edwing.
Price realized: $10
Lot #80 - Don "Duck"
Edwing Original Colored Greeting Card Sketch Sick Puppy
Cards MB $20
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the early 2000's by the late
MAD Magazine artist, Don "Duck" Edwing, this is an
original colored sketch he drew for a greeting card from his line of
Sick Puppy greeting cards. The sketch is of an island headhunter,
and the finished art appears on the reverse side of the sheet,
printed on light card stock. It has then been glued to the sketch
sheet. You can see the finished art, along with Mr. Edwings name and
mailing address on the other side of the sketch sheet. measuring
approx. 8 ½" by 11", this item is in Excellent
display condition. From the collection of John Summer, a personal
friend of the late MAD Magazine artist, Don "Duck"
Edwing.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #81 - MAD Magazine Coffee Mug
w/ Original Storage Box Alfred E. Neuman as Joker MB $20
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1988 by Applause Inc., this lot
consists of a MAD Magazine coffee mug. This mug is one of six (6)
different mugs produced, and each mug features a classic MAD Magazine
cover on the front, with a quotation from Alfred E. Neuman on the
back. This mug has never been used, and is in Mint condition. The
full color display box shows storage and handling wear, but is in
Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $77
Lot #82 - Spy vs. Spy / Original
Sunday Cartoon Art Duck Edwing & Dave Manak 2002
MB $250
Here's a rare piece of
memorabilia for you Spy vs. Spy fans. Produced in 2002 by MAD
Magazine artists Don "Duck" Edwing and Dave Manak, this
is the original art for the Spy vs. Spy Sunday cartoon which appeared
in the August 25, 2002 edition of the Orlando Sentinel. Spy vs. Spy
was a short-lived syndicated cartoon strip created by Edwing and
Manak, and appeared in the Orlando Sentinel for just about one year.
The cartoon was pulled after it was learned that one of the Spies
always died at the end, which apparently is a no-no in newspaper
comics. In any event, this is one of the 39 cartoons that were
created for the series. This item has been matted, and was taken
from its frame to be sold in this auction. This item measures
approx. 14 ¼" by 30 ¾", and is in Excellent
display condition. It has been signed by both Mr. Edwing and Mr.
Manak. A signed letter of authenticity signed by Mr. Edwing is also
included with this item. From the collection of John Summer, a
personal friend of the late MAD Magazine artist, Don "Duck"
Edwing.
Price realized: $355
Lot #83 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E
Neuman Paper Mask 2010 San Diego Comic Con MB $10
This is a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in 2010 by the Cartoon Network, this is an
Alfred E. Neuman paper mask. This make was originally attached to an
11" by 17" poster that was made to promote the MAD -
Animated Series. These posters were given away at the 2010 San Diego
Comic Con, and are very difficult to find. This mask has been
printed on card stock paper, and the original rubber band string is
also attached to the mask. This item measures approx. 9 3/8" by
9 3/8", and is unused and in Near Mint condition, with a few
teeny-tiny bends at the tips of Alfreds hair. From the collection of
an anonymous member of the Usual Gang of Idiots.
Price realized: $11
Lot #84 - MAD Magazine #521 / Game
Of Thrones Issue w/ Withdrawn Fold-In RARE MB $150
Here's a super rare piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2013 by E.C. Publications, this is
issue #521 of MAD Magazine. However, this particular issue is a
rarity, as it contains a "controversial" Fold-In by Al
Jaffee. The original Fold-In for this issue (as pictured) was
replaced due to assumed sensitivity issues around the 2012 Aurora,
Colorado theater shooting. However, some feel that it was pulled by
DC to protect their brand, as the shooting occurred at a theater
showing a midnight screening of the Batman movie, The Dark Knight
Rises. In any event, a few of the pulled issues were saved, and this
is one of them. It shows light handling and storage wear, and is in
Excellent display condition. From the collection of an anonymous
member of the Usual Gang of Idiots.
Price realized: $180
Lot #85 - MAD Magazine Office
Premium Alfred E. Neuman TWE ($3) Dollar Bill MB
$5
Here's a cool MAD Magazine office
premium. Produced in the 1980's by E.C. Publications, this item is a
piece of fake funny money. Featuring the face of Alfred E. Neuman on
the front, this item was mainly given away at media events, but also
to people who toured the MAD Magazine offices. The back of the bill
shows Alfred showing off his "mooning" skills. This item is
slightly smaller than a regular piece of US currency, and measures
approx. 2 5/8" by 5 5/8" It is unused, and in Mint
condition. From the collection of an anonymous member of the Usual
Gang of Idiots.
Price realized: $13
Lot #86 - MAD Magazine Editor /
Nick Meglin Memorial Gathering Program Rare MB
$10
Here's a super rare piece of
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2018 by John Reiner and the
Estate of Nick Meglin, this is the program that was distributed to
guests who attended the memorial gathering of the late MAD Magazine
editor, Mr. Nick Meglin. Mr. Meglin's career at MAD Magazine
spanned almost 50 years, with the last 20 years of his service
sharing co-Editor duties with John Ficarra. He retired from MAD
Magazine in 2004, and spent his remaining years in North Carolina,
while still continuing to write comedy and teach illustration. The
inside of this program features wonderful full color caricatures of
Nick by several MAD Magazine artists, which are a joy to look at.
This program has been read just once or twice, and is in Near Mint
condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear. From the
collection of an anonymous member of the Usual Gang of Idiots.
Price realized: $52
Lot #87 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman Window Sticker / Decal 1970's
MB $10
Here's a cool piece of Alfred E.
Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the 1970's by E.C. Publications, this
item is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman window decal / Sticker.
Featuring the MAD Magazine log and the face of Alfred E. Neuman, this
sticker is the same on both sides (after you peel off the protective
backing). Measuring approx. 4" by 4", this item is unused,
and in Near Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear.
From the collection of an anonymous member of the Usual Gang of
Idiots.
Price realized: $33
Lot #88 - Completely MAD
Promotional Pinback Button 1991
MB $10
Here is a cool MAD Magazine display
item. Produced in 1991 by Little, Brown & Company, this item is
promotional pinback button from the Completely MAD book. This item
was never sold to the public, but was given away at trade shows, book
sellers conventions, and a few were even given away to members of the
MAD staff. Measuring approx. 2 1/2" in diameter, this item is in
Excellent display condition, with just a little bit of foxing on the
metal back. From the collection of an anonymous member of the Usual
Gang of Idiots.
Price realized: $10
Lot #89 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman Original B/W Promo Picture
MB $10
Here's a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in the 1980's by E.C. Publications, this item
is a glossy b/w picture of MAD Magazine's cover boy, Alfred E.
Neuman. The consignor states that "MAD prepared these to send
to newspapers and magazines that needed a glossy b&w photo for
reproduction purposes - pre-digital, and when most newspapers
and many magazines were black and white only". Measuring
approx. 8 1/8" by 9 7/8", this item is unused, and in Near
Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear. From the
collection of an anonymous member of the Usual Gang of Idiots.
Price realized: $10
Lot #90 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Bookmark - American Library Association MB $5 Here is a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2002 by the American Library Association, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman bookmark. The art on this bookmark comes from MAD Magazine #101, and features Alfred E. Neuman sitting at his school desk. The American Library Association produced several kinds of bookmarks and posters, with some featuring cartoon and comic characters, and others featuring nature photos and real people. This bookmark measures approx. 2" by 6", and is in Excellent display condition. From the collection of an anonymous member of the Usual Gang of Idiots.
Price realized: $26
Lot #91 - "Bob and Ray - A
Retrospective" Original Show Program w/ Mort Drucker
Art MB $15
Here's a unique piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1982 by the Museum of Broadcasting
in New York City, this is a program from a retrospective of the works
of the famous comedy duo, Bob and Ray. Bob and Ray were a popular
radio comedy team in the 1950's and 1960's, and often
appeared on television as well, on shows like The Ed Sullivan Show,
The Tonight Show, The Dick Cavett Show, and The Today Show, among
others. They also contributed to MAD Magazine in the late 1950's,
from issues 34 to 47. The late MAD Magazine writer, Tom Koch, was
also a writer for Bob and Ray before he started at MAD. Measuring
approx. 8 ¼" by 9 ¼" (folded), this item is
in Excellent display condition. From the collection of an anonymous
member of the Usual Gang of Idiots.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #92 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E.
Neuman "Gold" Cufflinks 1994
MB $250
Here's a cool pieceof MAD
Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 1994 by Brian
Fitterman, this lot contains a pair of Alfred E. Neuman cuff links.
The Alfred E. Neuman facial design on these cufflinks is identical to
the 1994 Alfred E. Neuman cloisonne pin that was given away to
readers who submitted their MAD Magazine readership survey. But
instead of a pin backing, the cufflink backing was attached instead.
And, the colored enamel was not added. This pair of cufflinks is
incredibly rare, as they were only given to the MAD staff. These
cufflinks are still factory sealed individually in their plastic
display bag, and are in Mint condition. From the collection of an
anonymous member of the Usual Gang of Idiots.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #93 - "Growth of MAD
Magazine" Business Report Super Rare Office Item
MB $15
Here's a super rare piece of
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2003 by the head honchos at DC
/ Time Warner, this item is a typed proposal whose goal is to "stem
the decline and re-grow the circulation of MAD Magazine". This
report was printed in very limited quantities, and was initially
distributed to just three executives. It made its way down the
corporate ladder, and landed in the editorial offices at MAD. This
item is fourteen (14) pages in length, and is in Excellent display
condition, with handling and storage wear. From the collection of an
anonymous member of the Usual Gang of Idiots.
Price realized: $16
Lot #94 - MAD Magazine Employee
Gift Bag MAD Magazine Wrap Party 2017 MB
$250
Here's a super rare piece of
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2017 by E.C. Publications, this
is a MAD Magazine employee gift bag. This bag was given to attendees
at the DC talent party at the Heartland Brewery in the Empire State
Building. The party was themed "Farewell to New York MAD,"
and was held October 6, 2017, the Friday night of the 2017 New York
Comic Con. The party was held in conjunction with the completion of
the last edition (Issue #550) of the "New York" version of
MAD Magazine. All of the MAD staff were invited, and all of the
freelance artists and writers who worked for the magazine were
invited as well. The bag contains an unopened MAD Magazine / Hot
Wheels toy car, a paper Alfred E. Neuman drink coaster, a sealed
fortune cookie, and a pink rubber Spy vs. Spy whoopie cushion. All
of the items are contained within a paper MAD "barf bag",
which display Alfred E. Neuman proudly on the front. All items are
in Excellent display condition, although the bag shows storage and
handling wear. From the collection of an anonymous member of the
Usual Gang of Idiots.
Price realized: $305
Lot 95 - The MAD Scene Paperback
Boxed Set White Background Eight Books MB
$250
Here's a cool MAD Magazine
paperback boxed set. Produced in the 1960's by Signet Book Publishers
Inc., this boxed set contains eight (8) different MAD paperback
books. The titles of the books include: The Questionable MAD,
Fighting MAD, Raving MAD, Son Of MAD, MAD In Orbit, It's a World,
World.........MAD, The Voodoo MAD, and The MAD Frontier. All of the
books are original to the box, and it appears that all have been
read, some more than others. Overall, the box is complete, and in
decent display condition, with significant surface, corner and edge
wear. The books average Fine condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #96 - The Journal Of MADness
Fanzine Issues 1 and 2 1997 / 1998
MB $30
Here's a cool set of MAD Magazine
fanzines. Published in 1997 and 1998 by John Hett and Tool
Publications, this lot contains issues 1 and 2 of the MAD Magazine
fanzine, The Journal Of MADness. The Journal of MADness was a
quarterly fanzine and was between thirty-two (32) and forty-eight
(48) pages in length. It covered a variety of topics in the world of
MAD Magazine, from recent MAD collectibles and early appearances of
Alfred E. Neuman, to various MAD Magazine news bits. Both issues
appear to be unread, and are in Excellent display condition, with
ultra-light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $81
Lot #97 - Pre-MAD Magazine /
Alfred E. Neuman America And Peace Sticker RARE
MB $75
Here's a cool early piece of Alfred
E. Neuman memorabilia. Probably produced in the 1920's by The
Strobridge Litho Co., this is a sticker with an early likeness of MAD
Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman on the front. The words, "America
And Peace" are printed at the top of the sticker, with the
words, "I'm For Both!" appearing at the bottom. This
sticker is commonly known among MAD Magazine memorabilia collectors
as the "America For Peace" sticker, as that is how it is
described in the MAD collectors bible, Collectibly MAD. However, the
word "For" was mistakenly used in the description, as this
sticker clearly has the word "And" printed at the top. In
any event, this sticker measures approx. 1 3/4" by 2 1/4",
and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $105
Lot #98 - MAD Magazine At Yale
Original Metal Tab Pin RARE 1973
MB $80
Here's a super rare piece of
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1973 by the Yale Art School,
this is an original metal tab pin from the "MAD At Yale"
original art exhibition. Back in the Spring of 1973, MAD was invited
to Yale University to celebrate its' 21st birthday. To commemorate
the event, there was a retrospective display of MAD Magazine original
art, as well as a panel discussion with members of the Usual Gang Of
Idiots. This tab pin is from the panel discussion and was given to
attendees at the event. This item measures approx. 1 ½"
in diameter, and is unused, with an unbent tab. There are some areas
of light soiling on the front and a few paint bubbles along the edge.
The back shows light scratches. It is in Excellent display condition
for being 50 years old.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #99 - Totally MAD Paperback
Book Boxed Ballentine Books 1970's
Set MB $30
This is a cool collection of MAD
Magazine paperback books. Published in the 1970's by Ballentine
Books, this is a boxed set of five (5) different MAD Magazine pocket
books. The titles included in this set are: The MAD Reader, MAD
Strikes Back, Inside MAD, Utterly MAD, and The Brothers MAD, and
these books are 1970's reprints of the first five (5) MAD Magazine
paperback books. All of the books are original to the box, but they
all are later printings. The display box shows surface, corner and
edge wear, and some light color fading, but is still very
displayable. This boxed set is a rare "non-priced" variant, as there is no numbered price printed anywhere on the box.
Price realized: $30
Lot #100 - MAD Magazine Press Kit
Warner Consumer Products 1994
MB $75
Here's a rare piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in 1994 by Warner Consumer Products, this is a
MAD Magazine press kit. This kit was given away to prospective
licensees at various trade show and the like, to aid in the licensing
of MAD Magazine products and apparel. The inside features a pull-out
brochure shaped like a wad of cash, which lists manufacturers who
already had licensed MAD Magazine products in production (Kitchen
Sink Press, Lightrix, OSP Publishing, and Lime Rock International,
among others). This item appears to have looked at just a few times,
and is in Near Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $105
Lot #101 - MAD Magazine / Alfred
E. Neuman T-Shirt Original 1958 Version RARE MB
$900
Here's a super rare piece of
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1958 by E.C. Publications, this
is the original Alfred E. Neuman / "What - Me Worry? I Read
MAD" t-shirt. This is the first ever MAD clothing premium, and
was introduced for sale in MAD #39. This shirt is in remarkably good
condition for its age, and it is also the first Adult sized original
t-shirt that I have seen. All of the other original MAD t-shirts I
have seen have been children's sizes. This shirt is complete,
with no holes or stains to speak of. The colors are just a tad faded
from their original hue, but that's about it. The size tag
indicates that this is an Adult size Medium, but after being washed a
few times, it appears to have shrunk to an Adult size Small. This is
a tough one, folks! Don't miss out!
Price realized: $900
Lot #102 - Puerto Rican MAD
Magazine Year 2 / #18 (#30 Overall) RARE
MB $200
Here's a super rare piece of foreign
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in the early 1980's by
Publicaciones Internacionales S.A., this is issue #18 from Year 2
(#30 overall) of the Puerto Rican version of MAD Magazine. Any issues
from the Puerto Rican version of MAD Magazine are extremely tough to
find, mainly due to distribution. Each issue borrows interior artwork
from past issues of MAD, and the printed text in the world balloons
has been translated into Spanish. This particular issue is in VG
condition, with light surface, corner and edge wear. There is also a
light moisture stain on the front cover that runs from the middle of
the spine to the "M" in MAD. If you're missing a
Puerto Rican MAD in your collection, this is it!
Price realized: $200
Lot #103 - MAD Comic Book #1
Rare Canadian Version 1952 MB
$350
Here's a super rare piece of
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1952 by Superior Publishers
LTD., this is the Canadian version of the EC / MAD Comic #1 . With
the exception of the advertisements, I believe this to be an exact
copy of the US MAD Comic #1. This issue appears to be in fair
condition, with significant surface, corner, and edge wear, edge
chipping, spine wear, and a ½" piece missing from the
upper right-hand corner of the front cover. This issue is complete,
and everything is still attached, but it is quite fragile. This is a
great example of the only foreign MAD #1 comic book that was ever
published. Don't miss out!
Price realized: $350
Lot #104 - 1908 Anitkamnia Tablet
Calendar w/ Early Alfred E. Neuman French Version MB $40
Here's a cool piece of pre-MAD /
Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 1907 by La Societe Chimique
D' Antikamnia, this is the French version of the American
Anitkamnia 1908 tablet calendar. This calendar is titled "Ca M'A
Pas Fait Mal" (It Didn't Hurt A Bit), and features an early
image of MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman on the front . In fact, this
same image of Alfred E. Neuman would be used the prior year by
Antikamnia, for the back of their 1907 tablet calendar. This calendar
measures approx. 7 3/4" by 10", and is in Excellent display
condition for being 115 years old. It shows surface, corner, and
edge wear, with some edge chipping on the painted side.
Price realized: $40
Lot #105 - Lot Of Four (4) Fanny
Hillman Paperback Books Sergio Aragones Art MB $30
Here's something for the Sergio
Aragones fan. Published in 1965 and 1966 by Kanrom Inc., this lot
contains four (4) books that have been illustrated by MAD Magazine's
Sergio Aragones. These books are from the Fanny Hillman series, and
are part of a collection of four (4) different titles. This lot
contains three of the titles, with one duplicate title (a cover
variation). Three of the books contain illustrations by Mr.
Aragones, while the fourth book has pictures of a chimpanzee instead
of Aragones art. These books are all in Excellent display condition,
with storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $63
Lot #106 - 1960 MAD Magazine /
Alfred E. Neuman For President Campaign Kit Hat RARE MB $200
Here's a super rare piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1960 by E.C. Publications, this lot
contains the ultra rare painters hat from the 1960 Alfred E. Neuman
for President campaign kit. The 1960 Alfred E. Neuman campaign kit
was sold through the pages of MAD Magazine, and is the most difficult
of any of the Alfred E. Neuman for President campaign kits to find.
The kit included a poster, a pinback button, a door sign, a day-glo
bumper sticker, and a painters hat. This painters hat is the key
piece to this collection, as it is almost never seen. It is in
Excellent display condition, although it is wrinkled and lightly
crushed. But, it was mailed flat in 1960, so there's that.
This is probably the best example of this hat that I've seen,
and it would shine in your collection, with or without the other
pieces of the kit.
Price realized: $200
Lot #107 - Quebec / French
Canadian MAD Magazine #1, 12 1991-2 RARE
MB $50
This is a very cool piece of foreign
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1991 and 1992 by Editions
Ludcom, this lot contains both the first and last issues from the
Quebec / French Canadian version of MAD Magazine. These issues mainly
contain reprints from the US version, but there is also some original
content from Canadian artists and writers. These issues are in VG/F
condition, with light surface, corner and edge wear, and some light
wear along the spine. The #12 issue also has a 1 ¼" tear
at the upper left-hand corner of the front cover. These issues are
relatively difficult to find, so don't miss out!
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #108 - MAD Magazine #411 Color
Cover Proof w/ Post Sept. 11 Cover RARE MB
$100
Here's a super rare piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2001 by E.C. Publications, this is
a full color cover proof from issue #411 of MAD Magazine. However,
this cover was never used for issue #411, as it was deemed too
controversial to use. This cover shows Alfred E. Neuman crossing /
breaking a "crime scene" tape, instead of a finish line
tape. But, in the wake immediately following the September 11, 2001
terrorist attacks, it was thought that this cover was in bad taste.
This piece is untrimmed, and features portions of the "rainbow"
of primary colors at the bottom. It measures approx. 8 5/8" by
11 3/4" (folded), and is in Excellent display condition. More
MAD E.S.P., indeed!
Price realized: $300
Lot #109 - 1984 Alfred E. Neuman
For President Campaign Kit w/ Letter, Bumper Sticker MB
$75
This is a cool Alfred E. Neuman for
President collectible. Produced in 1984 for E.C Publications, this
lot contains most of the paper items from the 1984 Alfred E. Neuman
for President campaign kit . The 1984 Alfred E. Neuman for President
campaign kit was technically not a MAD Magazine created item. It was
merely a group of people who came up with the idea, and MAD Magazine
endorsed them in their Letters Pages. The original kit included the
bumper sticker, mail-in ballot, t-shirt hangtag, t-shirt order form,
and the kit cover letter. This lot is missing the b/w mail in ballot.
And, the t-shirt hangtag is a full color reproduction. The t-shirt
is not included in this lot, but every piece in this lot is far rarer
than the t-shirt. All items shown are in Excellent display
condition, with just a hint of handling and storage wear.
Price realized: $75
Lot #110 - MAD Comic Book #6
1953 Rare Canadian Version CGC Slabbed
MB $350
Here's a super rare piece of
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1953 by Superior Publishers
LTD., this is the Canadian version of the EC / MAD Comic #6 . With
the exception of the advertisements, I believe this to be an exact
copy of the US MAD Comic #6. This issue appears to be in fair/good
condition, with surface, corner, and edge wear, light edge chipping,
spine wear, and a tiny piece missing from the lower left-hand corner
of the back cover. This issue is encased in a strong plastic case,
so I have not held it in my hands to see the exact condition. But,
it's professionally graded at 3.5/10, so it can't be that
bad. Don't miss out!
Price realized: $350
Lot #111 - French MAD Magazine
Hardcover Book "La Fin De MAD" 1987
MB $15
Here's a cool piece of foreign MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1987 by Albin Michel S.A., this
item is a French MAD Magazine hardcover book. It is titled, "La
Fin De MAD", and features reprints from the popular 1950's EC /
MAD comic books. Among the stories published in this volume are
classics like, Dragged Net, Miltie of the Mounties, 3-Dimensions, and
The Raven, to name a few. These stories are reprinted in b/w, and are
printed in the French language. This book appears to have been read a
few times, and is in Excellent display condition, with light storage
and handling wear.
Price realized: $15
Lot #112 - MAD Magazine / Bill
Gaines Office Curtain Swatch 485 Madison Avenue Office MB
$25
Here's a unique piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the mid-1960's, this is an
original piece of fabric from the curtains that were hung in the
office of MAD Magazines founder, Mr. William M. Gaines. These
curtains were hung at the 485 Madison Avenue headquarters, and
remained there until MAD moved to the 1700 Broadway offices in 1993.
This piece measures approx. 6" by 6 ½", and is in
Excellent display condition. A signed letter of authenticity from
Annie Gaines is included in this lot, as well as a color photo of Mr.
Gaines with the curtains hanging in the background of the photo.
Price realized: $77
Lot #113 - The Complete MAD
Checklist #2 First Printing 1964 Fred von Bernewitz
MB $100
This is a hard to find piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1964 by Fred von Bernewitz, this
is a first printing of the MAD Checklist #2. The MAD Checklists were
the brainchild of MAD & EC Comic fanatic, Mr. Fred von Bernewitz,
who began compiling the MAD Checklists at the age of 23. The purpose
of each MAD Checklist was to break down each issue of MAD Magazine by
article, as they appeared in the magazine. The artist and writer for
each article is listed, and on what page they would be found. An
online version of this idea can be found at MADCOVERSITE.COM. This
volume appears to have been looked at just a few times, and is in
Excellent display condition, with light storage and handling wear
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #114 - MAD Magazine / Alfred
E. Neuman Mardi-Gras Walkalong Costume 1960 MB $1250
Here's one of MAD Magazine
collecting's biggest "Holy Grails". Produced in
1960 by Collegeville Costumes, this is the Adult size Alfred E.
Neuman Mardi-Gras walk-along Halloween costume. The Adult would slip
into the costume from the bottom skirt, and slip the costume over
their body. The eye holes are in the hairline of Alfred's head,
immediately below the edge of the green hat. The face of Alfred is
that of a court jester, which makes sense since this is a Mardi Gras
costume. The costume itself (including the skirt) measures approx.
41" long, and is approx. 20" wide. The plastic face shows
some cracks and light splits, but the cloth skirt is in remarkably
good condition. In Collectibly MAD, it is noted that there might have
been a box included with the costume. In all actuality, this item was
sold with a removable hanger attached to it. Overall, this costume
would certainly be the Holy Grail piece of most MAD Magazine
memorabilia collections, and the opening bid reflects both the
scarcity and condition of this piece. As far as I know, less than ten
(10) of these are known to exist.
Price realized: $2370
Lot #115 - The MAD Sampler
Paperback Boxed Set Five (5) Books MB $15
Here's a cool collection of
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1975 by E.C. Publications and
Warner Books, this is a boxed set collection of MAD Magazine
paperback books. This set is called, "The MAD Sampler (A
Collection Of Wit, Man!)", and it is the five (5) book version
of this set. The book titles in this set include: The MAD Sampler,
The Organization MAD, MAD's Cradle To Grave Primer, The All New
Secret File On Spy vs. Spy, and It's a World, World, World, MAD. The
books contained in this set appear to be unread, and are in Near Mint
condition. The box shows your basic shelf and storage wear, but is in
Excellent display condition. The price has been removed from each
side of the box, however.
Price realized: $15
Lot #116 - MAD Magazine / Alfred
E. Neuman Denim Jacket Warner Bros. 1993 MB
$100
This is a cool piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in 1993 by E.C. Publications, this is a MAD
Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman denim jacket. This jacket was sold
exclusively at the Warner Brothers Studio Stores from 1993 to 1996,
and features a beautifully embroidered face of Alfred E. Neuman on
the back. The MAD logo is also embroidered, as well as the words,
"What Me Worry", which appear of the front left breast of
the jacket. This jacket is one of several pieces of MAD Magazine
memorabilia produced for sale at the Warner Brothers Studios Stores,
with others being a leather belt, a sweatshirt, a metal money clip, a
statue, a puzzle, and a wristwatch, just to name a few. This jacket
has been gently used, and is in Excellent display condition. It is
an Adult size Large.
Price realized: $165
Lot #117 - Greek MAD Magazine
Bound Volume #1 1985 Rare MB
$25
Here's a super cool piece of
foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1985 by A. EAMOYXOE,
this is a bound volume of three (3) early issues from the Greek
version of MAD Magazine. Upon discovering that there were several
unsold issues of the Greek MAD being returned, the publishers of the
Greek MAD had the idea of repackaging those early issues into a bound
volume, at a rate of three (3) issues per volume. This item is the
ninth Greek MAD bound volume produced, and contains issues 47, 52,
and 56. This item is in Excellent display condition, with light
surface, corner, and edge wear. These foreign bound volumes are not
easy to find, so don't miss out!
Price realized: $41
Lot #118 - Kitchen Sink Press
Pipeline New Products Catalog w/ Collectibly MAD 1994
MB $5
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1994 by the Kitchen Sink Press,
this is issue #116 of the Kitchen Sink Press Pipeline. The Kitchen
Sink Press Pipeline was a monthly new products catalog produced by
the company, and featured a slew of comic-related collectibles like
clothing, cards and pinbacks, cartoon and comic strip reprints,
posters, and other items. This issue features Collectibly MAD on the
back cover, and also shows a brief description of the book, with
pricing, on the inside. This item is in Near Mint condition, with a
light corner crease above the Kitchen Sink Press logo.
Price realized: $41
Lot #119 - Brazilian MAD
Magazine #1 First, Premiere Issue Mythos Edition
2000 MB $40
This is a very cool foreign MAD
Magazine first issue. Published in 2000 by Mythos Editora, this is
the first, premiere, #1 issue from the third Brazilian version of MAD
Magazine. This issue mainly contains reprints from the US version,
but there is also some original content from Brazilian artists and
writers. This issue is in F/VF condition, with light surface, corner
and edge wear, and some light wear along the spine. There is also a
light crease near the right hand corner of the front cover. This is a
tough one to find, so don't miss out!
Price realized: $40
Lot #120 - The Comics Journal #225
MAD Magazine Tribute Issue 2000
MB $10
Here's a cool piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2000 by Fantagraphics Inc., this
is issue #225 of The Comics Journal. The Comics Journal is a comics
industry publication, with articles and interviews with a variety of
comic and cartoon artists. This particular issue is the MAD Magazine
tribute issue, and features interviews with Al Jaffee, Jack Davis,
and Al Feldstein. The cover art is by Kelly Freas, and features
Alfred E. Neuman as a Spaceman. The interior layout features an
homage to the MAD Magazine Table of Contents, and a Fold-In even
appears on the back cover. This issue is in Excellent display
condition, with light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $52
Lot #121 - MAD Magazine 2015
Weird Al Yankovic Concert Tour Plastic Shopping Bag MB $20
Here's a super rare piece of
MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2015 by E.C. Publications, this
item is a plastic shopping bag, featuring Alfred E. Neuman and the
likeness of musician, Weird Al Yankovic. Bags like this one were
produced and distributed during the 2015 concert tour of Mr. Yankovic
and were used to carry purchased merchandise from any one of the
memorabilia kiosks set up at the concert venue. Just a limited number
were made, so to find one in any condition is quite a feat. One side
of the bag features Alfred E. Neuman, the MAD Magazine logo, and
Weird Al Yankovic, while the other side features a subscription offer
to MAD Magazine. Measuring approx. 15" by 17"
(flattened), this item is in decent display condition, with bends,
folds, creases, and other assorted markings associated with a used
plastic shopping bag. It has also been folded into fourths.
Price realized: $26
Lot #122 - British MAD Magazine
Special #8 Bound Volume 1960's Rare
MB $20
Here's a super cool piece of
foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in the late 1960's
by Thorpe & Porter L.T.D., this is a bound volume of three (3)
1960's issues from the British version of MAD Magazine. Upon
discovering that there were several unsold issues of the British MAD
being returned, the publishers of the BritishMAD had the idea of
repackaging those issues (without covers) into a bound volume, at a
rate of three (3) issues per volume. This item is the British MAD
Special #8 and contains issues 102, 107, and 111. This item is in
decent display condition, with surface, corner, and edge wear, and
some light moisture staining on the front cover. These are not easy
to find, so don't miss out!
Price realized: $36
Lot #123 - Alfred E. Neuman /
What, Me Worry T-Shirt 2000's
Size 4 XL MB $15
Here's a cool piece of Alfred
E. Neuman memorabilia. Probably produced in the early 2000's,
this is an Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt. This shirt features Alfred E.
Neuman on the front, with his "What Me Worry" tagline
printed beneath. This shirt is unlicensed, but is the first of this
design that I've seen. It has been washed a few times, but is
still in Excellent display condition. It is also the largest MAD /
Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt I've attempted to sell, and is tagged
at a size 4XL.
Price realized: $15
Lot #124 - MAD Magazine / MAD TV
Original Crew T-Shirt 1995 RARE
MB $20
This is a piece of cool MAD TV
memorabilia. Produced in 1995 for Quincy/Davis Entertainment, this
item is a MAD TV crew t-shirt. This shirt has the FOX network logo
on the front left breast, with the MAD TV logo in full color on the
back. This shirt has been worn and washed just a few times, and is
in Excellent display condition. It measures an Adult size Large.
This shirt is one of the most difficult pieces of MAD TV memorabilia
to find, so don't miss out!
Price realized: $67
Lot #125 - Alfred E. Neuman's "What Me Worry" Band Original Artists Proof 1/1 MB $200 Here's a super cool (and super rare) piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2022 by artist Drew Friedman, this is an Artist Proof of the original art Mr. Friedman drew for an article in MAD #345. This art was the "cover" page to the article, "MAD's Beatles Songbook", and is a take-off of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover. There are several pop culture icons that appear in the art, like Bill and Hillary Clinton, Roy Orbison, Jerry Garcia, Bill Gates, Prince Charles and Lady Diana, Sally Jesse Raphael, Jerry Springer, and the four Beatles themselves, among others. The Usual Gang of Idiots are also represented, with Sergio Aragones, Dave Berg, Al Jaffee, and Bill Gaines all shown. Alfred E. Neuman appears in the center, and he also makes a cameo on a 1960's MAD Magazine bust. This item measures approx. 16 ½" by 22". With an image size of approx. 14 ¾" by 14 ¾". It has also been signed and dated by Mr. Friedman in the lower right-hand corner. This item is beautiful, and would look great framed. From the collection of this year's MAD auction cover artist, Mr. Drew Friedman.
Price realized: $305
END OF SESSION ONE
The MAD Fall Auction - Session Two
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Lot #126 - Alfred E. Neuman / FLIP Skateboard Original “MAD Mini” RARE 1995 MB $200 Here’s a super rare piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 1995 by the Flip Skateboard Company, this is the original FLIP "MAD Mini" skateboard. This skateboard features Alfred E. Neuman on the bottom of the board, and the top shows the FLIP logo, using the MAD Magazine logo font. The wheels on the board also feature Alfred E. Neuman, but they technically belong to the larger FLIP / Rune Glifberg skateboard, which also has an image of Alfred E. Neuman on it. In any event, this skateboard didn’t last long on the market, as MAD got wind of it and shut down production almost immediately. Besides the skateboard, a t-shirt, a sweatshirt, and a sticker were also produced with this same image. This item measures approx. 7” by 30”, and is in Excellent display condition, with light moisture staining at both ends, and a couple tiny areas of paint chipping along the bottom edges.
Price realized: $255
Lot #127 - MAD Magazine / MAD TV Original T-Shirt 1995 RARE MB $30 This is a piece of cool MAD TV memorabilia. Produced in 1995 for Quincy/Davis Entertainment, this item is a MAD TV t-shirt. This shirt has the FOX network logo on the left sleeve, Alfred E. Neuman on the front, and the MAD TV logo shaved into the back of Alfred’s head on the back. Measuring an Adult size Extra-Large (XL), this shirt appears to be unused, and is in folded Mint condition. This shirt is one of the rarer pieces of MAD TV memorabilia to find, so don't miss out!
Price realized: $52
Lot #128 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman MAD Riders T-Shirt Thunder Creek MB $15 Here’s a cool MAD Magazine t-shirt. Produced in the early 2000’s by Thunder Creek, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt. This shirt features an image of the musician Eminem (swiped from the cover of MAD #406), standing next to a muscle car. Featuring Alfred E. Neuman and the MAD Magazine logo on the front, this shirt is an Adult size Extra-Large, and it appears to have been washed and worn a few times. It is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $29
Lot #129 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Necktie Watson Brothers Canadian MB $30 This is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman necktie. Produced in 1992 by the Canadian company, Watson Brothers, this necktie is just one of several MAD Magazine neckties produced by Watson Brothers. This particular necktie shows both Alfred E. Neuman and the Black and White Spies from the popular MAD Magazine feature, Spy vs. Spy. This necktie is made with 100% silk, and is unused and still has the original price tag attached. It is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #130 - Completely MAD Paperback Boxed Set Blue/Green Version RARE MB $100 This is a super rare collection of MAD Magazine paperback books. Published in the 1960's by Signet, this is a boxed set of eight (8) different MAD Magazine pocketbooks. The titles included in this set are: The MAD Sampler, MAD’s Spy vs. Spy, The Bedside MAD, MAD’s Don Martin Steps Out, MAD In Orbit, The MAD Adventures of Captain Klutz, MAD For Better or Verse, and MAD’s Don MArtin Cooks Up More Tales. All of the books are original to the box, and it appears that they have all been enjoyed at one time or another. They are all in great shape, however. More importantly, the display box shows surface, corner and edge wear, but is complete and in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #131 - MAD Magazine Model Race Car 1:24 Scale MAD Racing NHRA MB $15 Here's a cool MAD Racing collectible. Produced in 2000 by Revell-Monogram, this is the MAD Firebird 1:24 scale model car. This is the first (and only) snap-together 1:24 scale MAD Racing model kit produced, and it appears to be pretty easy to put together. It features SnapTite assembly technology. This item is still factory sealed and unopened, but the display box shows some storage and handling wear. The pieces of the car are in presumed Mint condition.
Price realized: $27
Lot #132 - 1960's MAD Magazine Original Stationery Sheet 850 Third Avenue RARE MB $50 Here's a super rare piece of MAD Magazine history. Produced in the 1960's by E.C. Publications, this item is an original sheet of MAD Magazine stationery. Featuring the classic MAD Magazine logo at the top, it also shows MAD Magazine’s second corporate address; 850 Third Avenue / New York 22, New York / PLaza 2-7685, also at the top. Measuring approx. 7 3/8” by 10 ½", this item is in Near Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $50
Lot
#133 - MAD Magazine / Al Jaffee Signed Book Plate / Sticker
2000’s MB $15
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine and Al Jaffee memorabilia. Produced in
the 2000’s by the late MAD Magazine artist, Al Jaffee, this is
a book plate sticker he produced for his own use. This sticker
features a self-portrait of Mr. Jaffee on the front, and Mr. Jaffee
signed this sticker and also included a self-portrait. This sticker
measures about 3 ½" by 3 ½" and is in Near
Mint condition. It is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $52
Lot #134 - MAD Magazine Trouble Stickers Complete Set of Sixty-Four (64) 1983 Fleer MB $15 Here’s a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1983 by Fleer, this is the complete, sixty-four (64) sticker set of MAD Trouble Stickers. Fleer produced these Trouble Stickers in tandem with a set of 128 numbered MAD stickers, and also produced a MAD Sticker Album in which those stickers could be collected and placed. These stickers held marginal interest to collectors, and were not very popular. This particular set is unused, and all of the stickers are in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear. The backs of the stickers are also puzzle pieces, and create an image of Alfred E. Neuman and a Don Martin cartoon when completely assembled.
Price realized: $36
Lot #135 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Gift Bag Gibson Greetings 1994 MB $5 Here’s a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1994 by Gibson Greetings, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman gift bag. This bag features Alfred E. Neuman on the front, and shows the back of his head on the back. This back is relatively common, but this example is a little more difficult to find, as it has the original “To / From” tag still attached to the handle of the bag. This item is unused, and in Near Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $5
Lot
#136 - Pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Ink Blotter
RARE $50
Here’s
a super cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
early 1940’s , this is an early Alfred E. Neuman ink blotter.
This item is similar to the “Sure - I’m For Roosevelt”
postcard from the same era, as both pieces carry anti-Roosevelt
sentiments. Maybe they were even produced by the same company? Who
knows? In any event this item is very cool, and very rare, It
measures approx. 3 1/8” by 6” and is in wonderful display
condition, with a light horizontal crease in the center and a tiny
pinhole at the top.
Price realized: $50
Lot #137 - Mark Cohen / Humor In A Jugular Vein MAD Magazine Original Art Catalogs (3) MB $20 This lot contains some super cool pieces of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1991 by Mark Cohen, this lot contains three (3) different display catalogs from the "Humor In A Jugular Vein - The Art, Artists & Artifacts Of MAD Magazine" traveling art exhibit. The exhibit was conceived by MAD Magazine original art collector, Mr. Mark Cohen, who decided to travel the country showcasing his impressive collection of MAD Magazine original art. Three different catalogs were produced, and all three have the same content. The covers are different, however. This lot contains all three catalogs that were produced, and they are all in Excellent display condition, with light storage and handling wear. The catalog with the white cover does have a bit of moisture damage on the front cover, however.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #138 - Pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Look-A-Like Postcards Three (3) Different MB $25 Here’s a unique collection of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced just after the turn of the century, each of these postcards feature characters that have a faint resemblance to Alfred E. Neuman, the fact being that they all have a missing tooth. One could say that they are all precursors to the modern Alfred E. Neuman, while others might disagree. In any event, they have all been stamped and mailed, and have postmarks of the years 1908, 1913, and 1918. They are all in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #139 - MAD Magazine Original Stationery Sheet w/ Envelope 1325 Avenue 2010’s MB $10 Here's a super cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 2010's by E.C. Publications, this item is an original sheet of MAD Magazine office stationery. Featuring a pink silhouette of Alfred E. Neuman in the center of the sheet, this is from the last New York City mailing address for MAD Magazine. This sheet also features the classic MAD Magazine logo at the top, with the address: 1325 Avenue of the Americas – New York, New York – 10019. This item comes with an original mailing envelope from the same address, and both pieces appear to be unused and in Mint condition.
Price realized: $10
Lot #140 - MAD Magazine Holiday Subscription Forms Lot 1996, 1997 MB $10 Here’s a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1990’s by E.C. Publications, this is a small collection of MAD Magazine holiday subscription forms. The larger form (with Alfred E. Neuman as Santa Claus), was shrinkwrapped together with a subscription issue of MAD Magazine in 1996. The other is a business reply form letter with a postage paid return envelope. Both items are in Excellent display condition, with light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $10
Lot #141 - Pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Water Decals Set Of Three (3) MB $20 Here's a cool collection of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the 1960's by IMPKO, this is a set of three (3) different water decals that feature an early image of Alfred E. Neuman. While not technically a pre-MAD item, as pre-MAD items are items that were produced before 1952, this item does use the pre-MAD image of Alfred. In any case, these items are unused, and in Excellent display condition, with just a hint of handling and storage wear. Two (2) of the decals are shrinkwrapped in clear plastic, while the other comes with its original wax paper sleeve.
Price realized: $21
Lot #142 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman / What-Me Worry T-Shirt Australian MB $40 Here's a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1994 by MAD Wear International, this is an Alfred E. Neuman / What - Me Worry t-shirt. This shirt features the words, "What....Me Worry" on the front in large block letters, while the back shirt features a blurred, 3-D image of Alfred E. Neuman. This shirt is an Adult size XL, and is unused and in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light handling wear. This one of the more rarer pieces of clothing from the Australian MAD, so don’t miss out?
Price realized: $50
Lot #143 - Australian MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Boxer Shorts RARE MB $30 Here's a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1995 by the Australian company, Davenport, this is a pair of MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman boxer shorts. These boxer shorts are just one of a couple of different pairs of MAD Magazine boxer shorts produced by Davenport, which also produced other pieces of Australian MAD clothing, like t-shirts, ties, shirt and shorts sets, a denim jacket, and a sweatshirt. This clothing was sold in Grannie Mae’s, the Australian department store chain. These boxer shorts are made with 100% polyester, and are unused. They are in Excellent display condition, and have the original Davenport hangtag attached.
Price realized: $45
Lot #144 - Sergio Aragones’ MAD Marginals Digest-Sized Paperback Signed By Sergio MB $40 Here’s a neat piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1974 by Warner Paperback Library, this is a First Printing of the MAD paperback book, Sergio Aragones’ MAD Marginals. While this book is unused and in Near Mint condition, the added bonus is that it has been signed by Mr. Aragones on the inside front cover. And, Mr. Aragones has also added a drawing of Alfred E. Neuman as well. This book would display beautifully on your bookshelf, so don’t miss out!
Price realized: $53
Lot
#145 - Pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Advertising
Trade/Business Card MB $25
Here’s
a cool piece of early Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Probably
produced in the 1920’s or 1930’s, this is an advertising
trade / business card featuring a terrific pre-MAD likeness of MAD
Magazine’s mascot, Alfred E. Neuman. This card was made for
Oscar Frisk, a clothier based in International Falls, Minnesota.
This card has the Alfred Image on one side, with the person’s
name and business information on the back. There is also some
writing on both the front and back of the card that appear to be
items with a number written next to it (maybe a page number from a
book or a price?). This item measures approx. 2 ¼” by 3
¾" and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #146 - 1983 MAD Magazine / Fleer Sticker Album Full Counter Top Display Box MB $50 Here's a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1983 by the Fleer Corporation, this item is a full display box of MAD Magazine sticker albums. These albums were sticker books, where you attached the MAD numbered stickers. But, they also doubled as a mini MAD Magazine, as they contain features printed from past issues of MAD, like Spy vs. Spy, Dave Berg’s “The Lighter Side”, Don Martin, and even an Al Jaffee Fold-In on the back cover. This box is in Excellent display condition, with light surface, corner and edge wear. There are also two corner splits, at the top end of the box.
Price realized: $50
Lot #147 - 1995 MADTV / MAD TV Promotional Cast Member Long Sleeved Shirt MB $20 This is a cool piece of memorabilia from the early days of MAD TV. Produced in 1995 by Quincy/Davis Entertainment, this item is a promotional long-sleeved shirt that was given to the cast members of the FOX Network comedy hit, MAD TV. This shirt features an embroidered MAD TV logo on the left breast, and an embroidered QDE logo is located on the back by the neckline. This shirt appears to be unworn, and is in Excellent display condition. It is an Adult six Extra-Large (XL).
Price realized: $29
Lot #148 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman NAM Helmet 1990's MB $100 Here's a cool piece of MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the 1990's for the punk rock band, NAM, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman military helmet. This helmet features Alfred E. Neuman on one side, and the NAM logo on the other, using the MAD Magazine logo font. This helmet is quite heavy, and in Excellent display condition, with light handling and storage wear. This helmet was produced in a limited edition and is numbered 005/100.
Price realized: $100
Lot #149 - MAD Comic Book #8 Original Silver Print Proof MAD Mumblings MB $50 Here's a super rare piece of EC Comic memorabilia. Created in 1953 by the EC Comic in-house colorist, Marie Severin, this item is a silver print proof of the “MAD Mumblings” page from MAD comic #8. This page has editorial comments written in the margins, and also has an onion-skin overlay attached to the top. There is dried glue residue on the back. Measuring approx. 8” by 11 ½", this item is in Excellent display condition, and is a wonderful piece of production art from the very early days of MAD. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $50
Lot #150 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Promotional Memo Pad Yellow/Black MB $35 This is a cool piece of promotional MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1980's by E.C. Publications, this item is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman memo pad. This item was produced as a giveaway premium at trade shows and other media events, and it is one of three different pads that were produced. One of the other pads was red on white, and was printed on lighter paper stock. The other pad, which was printed black on blue, was printed on heavier stock. This pad is in the yellow/black color combination, which is the most difficult color combination to find. Measuring approx. 5" by 7", this item appears to be unused, and is in Excellent display condition, with light storage and handling wear. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $46
Lot #151 - 1990’s MAD Magazine Subscription Expiration Notice Bill Gaynes Addressee MB $5 Here’s a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1990’s by E.C. Publications, this is a MAD Magazine subscription expiration notice. Notices like these were sent out to MAD Magazine subscribers nationwide whose subscriptions were going to lapse in the near future. This particular notice was sent to the NYC apartment of Bill and Annie Gaines. However, the Gaines’ had subscribed to MAD using a different spelling of their last name. Why? The reason is quite clever. It was done simply to see if MAD Magazine was selling their subscription lists to other magazine publishers. It is unknown if they ever did. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $6
Lot #152 - MAD Magazine Subscription Notice Card RARE Misprint MB $5 Here’s a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the mid-1980’s by E.C. Publications, this is a MAD Magazine subscription renewal postcard. This card, a misprint, is dated 1988 and is a Christmas gift renewal notification card. This is a unique card, however, as the text has been printed on the same side as the pre-paid postage mark. This card is unused, and in Near Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $5
Lot
#153 - MAD Magazine Office Autograph Sheet
1990’s MB $5
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1990’s
by E.C. Publications, this lot contains a cool piece of MAD Magazine
office memorabilia. This item is an autograph sheet that was used by
the Usual Gang of Idiots when they appeared at comic book conventions
or other related media events. It features the MAD Magazine logo at
the top left, and Alfred E. Neuman with his “What, Me Worry?”
tagline at the lower right. This item is unused, and in Near Mint
condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear. From the
collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $5
Lot #154 - MAD Magazine Personalized Pen w/ Original Box Hans Werkman MB $40 This is a very cool (and very rare) office premium from MAD Magazine. Produced in 1992 for E.C. Publications, this item is a personalized pen that was given away as a gift for Christmas in 1992. The particular recipient of this pen was the Editor of the Dutch version of MAD Magazine, Mr. Hans Werkman, and Mr. Werkmans' name has been engraved on one side, along with the words, "What, Me Worry". The end of the pen also features a full color image of MAD Magazine's cover boy, Alfred E. Neuman. The ink has dried up in this pen, but it still displays beautifully. Both the pen and box appear to be unused, and both are in Mint condition. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $58
Lot #155 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Cocktail Napkins / Foam Coasters Lot MB $20 Here’s some cool memorabilia from MAD Magazine. Produced in 1993 and 1995 for E.C. Publications, this lot contains a box of MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman cocktail napkins and a box of MAD foam coasters. The napkins were sold exclusively at the Warner Brothers Studio Stores from 1993 to 1996, and the top of the napkin features the grinning face of Alfred E. Neuman, clad with a black bow tie. The coasters were produced in 1995 by XPRES Corporation, and the complete set of four (4) different coasters are included. The napkins appear to be unopened and unused, and the box is in Excellent display condition. The box for the coasters is discolored and cracked, but the coasters are unused and in Mint condition. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $21
Lot #156 - MAD Magazine Coffee Mug Original Unfolded Display Box 1988 MB $10 Here’s a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1988 by Applause Inc., this lot consists of an unfolded display box for a MAD Magazine coffee mug. The line of MAD Magazine mugs featured a classic MAD Magazine cover on the front of each mug, along with a quotation from Alfred E. Neuman on the back. This box is for the Alfred E. Neuman as Uncle Sam mug, and it has never been folded. This item is unused, and in Excellent display condition, with light storage and handling wear. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $10
Lot #157 - Lot of Two (2) MAD Magazine Digest-Sized Paperback Books File Copies MB $30 Here's a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1974 by Warner Paperback Library, this is a set of two (2) different MAD Magazine paperback books. Entitled, "Clod's Letters To MAD" and "The MAD Turned On Zoo", these books are the larger "digest" sized versions of MAD paperbacks. These copies have never been read, and I dare say that they had never even been opened, until the moment when I took a picture of the print history. These books are nice and tight, with just a hint of handling and storage wear. If these books were on display on a retail book shelf, you could not tell that they were 45 years old. They both look brand new. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: No Bid
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#158 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Promotional
Sticker Set 1980's MB $5
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1980's by
E.C. Publications, this is a small strip of unused Alfred E. Neuman
stickers. These stickers were produced as a giveaway item at comic
book shows, booksellers conventions, and other media-type events, and
are quite difficult to find. Measuring approx. 1 1/2" in
diameter, these stickers are in Excellent display condition. There
are two (2) stickers on the strip. From the collection of Annie
Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $5
Lot #159 - MAD Magazine Wristwatch Factory Sealed Concepts Plus 1987 MB $20 This is a hard to find wristwatch from MAD Magazine. Produced in 1987 for E.C. Publications by Concepts Plus, this item is an Alfred E. Neuman wristwatch. This watch features Alfred E. Neuman in a straightjacket on the face of the watch, and the back of the package shows the different styles and varieties of the watch. This particular watch is unused and in Mint condition, and is still factory sealed. This watch is also a rare “35th Anniversary” edition, as noted on the sticker attached to the front. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $62
Lot #160 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Disguise Kit RARE Unopened MB $15 Here is a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Manufactured in 1987 by Imagineering, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman disguise kit. The distribution for this item wasn’t necessarily the best, so while some parts of the USA enjoyed seeing these in stores, other parts of the country never knew this item even existed. When several of these kits were returned unsold, the company repackaged the ears included in the kit, and marketed them as Alfred Ears. Later in the early 1990’s, you could even see these in Halloween Express stores. This example is still factory sealed, and in near Near Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $33
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#161 - German MAD Magazine Sticker "Ich Bin
Verruckt - Ich Lese MAD” MB $5
This
is a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced
in the early 1970's by Williams Verlag AB, this is a promotional "Ich
Bin Verruckt - Ich Lese MAD" sticker from the German version of
MAD Magazine. This sticker features Alfred E. Neuman on the front,
with art by the principal MAD Magazine cover artist, Rolf Trautmann.
This sticker is unused and in Excellent display condition, with
storage and handling wear. It measures approx. 4" in diameter,
and still has the original "separation tab" attached. From
the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $5
Lot #162 - MAD Magazine Original Mailing Envelope To Annie Gaines w/
Jack Davis Drawing MB $50
Here’s
a super cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1990’s
E.C. Publications, this is a MAD Magazine office envelope that was
mailed by the late MAD Magazine artist, Jack Davis, and returned back
to Annie Gaines at the MAD Magazine offices. Annie sent Mr. Davis
this self-addressed stamped envelope, and Mr. Davis obliged while
adding a self-portrait on the back of the envelope. Measuring
approx. 4” by 9 ½", this item is in Excellent
display condition. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $50
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#163 - George Woodbridge Original Mailing Envelope To Bill Gaines
w/ Drawing MB $50
Here’s
a super cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1990 by
the late MAD Magazine artist, George Woodbridge, this is an original
addressed envelope that Mr. Woodbridge sent to the MAD Magazine
offices. In addition to the mailing address on the front, Mr.
Woodbridge also drew a self-portrait on the left-hand side of the
front of the envelope. Mr. Woodbridge also added his home return
address on the upper left-hand corner on the front. Measuring
approx. 4” by 9 ½", this item is in Excellent
display condition. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $50
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#164 - MAD Magazine Artist / Paul Coker Jr. Letter
To Annie Gaines MB $15
Here’s
a super cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1991 by
MAD Magazine artist, Paul Coker Jr., this is a hand-written letter he
sent to Annie Gaines while she worked at the MAD Magazine offices.
This letter is simply a request for twelve (12) copies of the
Completely MAD book to be sent to Mr. Coker so that he could give
them away as Christmas gifts. Measuring approx. 8 1/2” by 11",
this item is in Excellent display condition. It has been tri-folded,
and has also been signed by Mr. Coker at the bottom. From the
collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: No Bid
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#165 - MAD Magazine / MAD TV 1995 Viewership Recap / 1996
Viewership Forecast MB $25
Here’s
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine and MAD TV memorabilia. Published
in 1996 by the FOX Network for E.C. Publications and Quincy / Davis
Entertainment, this is a spiral-bound booklet containing the
viewership results from Season One of MAD TV. This item takes a look
at all sorts of television viewership demographics, like comparisons
to other late-night tv shows, viewership based on age and ethnicity,
comparisons between major television markets, and other important
information. This item could be considered “inside
information”, but since MAD TV is no longer in production, who
cares? This item is in Excellent display condition, with light
storage and handling wear. From the collection of Annie Gaines
Ashton.
Price realized: $77
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#166 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Memorabilia Auction Catalog
1998 MB $10
Here’s
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1998 by MAD
collector and auctioneer, Tim Johnson (ME), this is an original
auction catalog from my first solo MAD Magazine memorabilia telephone
auction. This auction was conducted by myself, and was my first
foray into the world of conducting MAD Magazine memorabilia auctions.
This catalog has an orange wraparound cover with b/w interior pages,
and features 205 lots of MADness. This catalog is in Excellent
display condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear. The
MAD Magazine artist, Harry North, was the intended recipient of this
catalog, but it was never forwarded to him. From the collection of
Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $10
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#167 - MAD Magazine Artist / Dave Berg Letter To
The MAD Offices MB $15
Here’s
a super cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1996 by
MAD Magazine artist, Dave Berg, this is a hand-written letter he sent
to the MAD Magazine offices. This letter is simply a request for
fifteen (15) copies of the 1997 MAD Poster Calendar, as his work was
prominently featured on the front. Measuring approx. 8 1/2” by
11", this item is in decent display condition, with light
creases and folds along each edge and corner. It has also been signed
by Mr. Berg at the bottom. From the collection of Annie Gaines
Ashton.
Price realized: $15
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#168 - MAD Magazine Office Back-Issue Availability
List 1997 MB $5
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1997 by E.C.
Publications, this is a MAD Magazine back-issue availability list.
This list was made available to anyone who requested one by mail, or
stopped into the MAD offices. The most current regular issue on the
list is #362 (1997), with the oldest regular issue available being
#282 (1988). The most current Super Special is #124 (1997), with the
oldest available being #60 (1987). Other issues available include
Tales Calculated To Drive You MAD #1, Batman Spectacular, Star Trek
Spectacular, Star Wars Spectacular, and the MAD TV Telezine. This
sheet is in Near Mint condition, with storage and handling wear.
From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $5
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#169 - MAD Magazine Personalized Pen w/ Original Box
Betty Griffiths MB $40
This
is a very cool (and very rare) office premium from MAD Magazine.
Produced in 1992 for E.C. Publications, this item is a personalized
pen that was given away as a gift for Christmas in 1992. The
particular recipient of this pen was Betty Griffiths, the mother of
Annie Gaines, and Mrs. Griffiths name has been engraved on one side,
along with the words, "What, Me Worry". The end of the pen
also features a full color image of the MAD Magazine logo. The ink
has dried up in this pen, but it still displays beautifully. Both the
pen and box appear to be unused, and both are in Mint condition.
From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $55
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#170 - MAD Magazine Artist & Writer Mailing Envelopes
Sent To MAD Offices MB $25
Here’s
a super cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
1986, 1992, 1993, and 1996 by members of the Usual Gang of Idiots,
this is a collection of envelopes that were sent to the MAD Magazine
offices. These envelopes come from MAD artists Dave Berg, Jack Davis,
and Paul Coker Jr., and MAD Magazine writer, Frank Jacobs. This lot
contains just the mailing envelopes, and there is no correspondence
inside. These envelopes are all in Excellent display condition, with
light storage and handling wear. From the collection of Annie Gaines
Ashton.
Price realized: $25
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#171 - Bill Gaines’ Hand-Knit Socks Sonja Stahl
Swedish MAD Magazine MB $15
Here’s
a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1980’s
by Sonja Stahl, this is a pair of hand-knit socks. This pair of
socks were made especially for Bill Gaines, and were made for him by
Sonja Stahl, the wife of the late Editor of the Swedish version of
MAD Magazine, Mr. Kell Stahl. These socks appear to be unused, and
are in Excellent display condition. I am not sure about the size,
but they appear like they would fit the feet of any Adult, male or
female. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: No Bid
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#172 - MAD Magazine File Folder Tab Sheet w/ Alfred E.
Neuman 2000’s MB $5
Here’s
a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Probably produced in
the 2000’s by DC Comics / Time Warner, this is a three-ring
binder separator sheet. I am assuming this item was used in a
three-ring binder full of DC Comics products, and this item separated
the MAD Magazine items from all of the other merchandise. On the
bottom it reads, “MAD Books”, so I assume this is for
published reading material rather than licensed merchandise and
memorabilia. I am not sure from what DC Comics corporate binder this
came from, but it is very cool nonetheless. It measures approx. 8 ½"
by 11”, and is in Excellent display condition. From the
collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $17
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#173 - 2010 The Irish Examiner Property Section With
Bill Gaines Picture MB $10
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2010, this is
the July 17, 2020 edition of the Irish Examiner. This is the
Property section from that edition, and features an article on the
home offered for sale by Annies Gaines Ashton and her husband, Don.
The two page article features a generous description of the interior
of the home, complete with pictures of most every room. Bill Gaines
in pictured in the article, in a photo taken at the MAD Magazine
offices in the 1980’s. This item is in terrific display
condition, although it has been folded in half. From the collection
of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $10
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#174 - Nostalgic MAD #5 Original Silver Print
MAD Super Special #21 MB $30
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1977 by
E.C. Publications, this item is a silver print proof from the
Nostalgic MAD #5 comic bonus insert from MAD Super Special #21. This
art originally appeared in EC / MAD Comic #2, but was reprinted in
1977 in a series of reprints of the original EC / MAD comic books
called, Nostalgic MAD. Measuring approx. 7” by 9 3/4",
this item is in Excellent display condition. From the collection of
Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: No Bid
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#175 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Memorabilia
Spencer Gifts 1996 MB $20
Here
are some cool pieces of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1996
for E.C. Publications, this lot contains two (2) pieces of MAD
Magazine memorabilia from the Spencer Gifts retail store. The first
is a sealed box of MAD Magazine toilet paper. After a year or two of
soft sales, sealed rolls of the MAD toilet paper were also included
in the Totally MAD CD-Rom set. The second item is a boxed Alfred E.
Neuman Christmas ornament. It is unopened and in presumed Mint
condition. Both items are in Excellent display condition, with light
storage and handling wear. From the collection of Annie Gaines
Ashton.
Price realized: $26
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#176 - “Don’t Even Think Of Smoking Here”
Heavy Metal Sign Bill Gaines Office MB $20
Here’s
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1986 by
Ande Rooney Inc., this is an anti-smoking display sign. This
particular sign was purchased by Bill Gaines, and was displayed in
his office at MAD Magazine’s 485 Madison Avenue offices in New
York City. This item measures approx. 6 5/8” by 10”, and
is in Excellent display condition, with storage and handling wear.
There are also a few areas of surface grime, but I would assume those
could be cleaned with hot soapy water. From the collection of Annie
Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $31
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#177 - MAD Magazine Licensee Dinner Cruise Invitation
Germany October 1993 MB $15
Here’s
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1993 by
E.C. Publications, this is an invitation to a dinner cruise held
specifically for licensed produced of MAD Magazine memorabilia. This
cruise took place in Germany in October of 1993, and representatives
from several corporations were in attendance. A few members of the
Usual Gang of Idiots were present as well. This items measures
approx. 3 7/8” by 9”, and is in Excellent display
condition. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $27
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#178 - The God Letters / Paperback Book w/ Bill
Gaines Printed Reply 1986 MB $5
Here’s
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1986 by
Warner Books, this is a First Printing of “The God Letters”
paperback book. “The God Letters” is a printed
collection of replies sent to the author, Paul Rifkin, after he sent
letters to famous people asking them if they believe in God. A
couple hundred people replied, including MAD Magazine’s Bill
Gaines. Gaines’ reply was a resounding, “NO!”, and
is accentuated by his self- portrait hand stamp (shown). This book
has been read just a few times and is in Excellent display condition.
From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $16
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#179 - Bill Gaines’ Bed Quilt 1970’s
Made By Annie Gaines MB $100
Here’s
a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1970’s
by his wife, Annie, this is a hand-made bed quilt made for the late
Publisher and Founder of MAD Magazine, Mr. William M. Gaines. This
quilt was used for years on Mr. Gaines’ bed, and is in
Excellent display condition. It measures approx. 66” by 105”.
From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #180 - MAD Magazine #187 Signed By Nineteen (19) Members Of The UGOI MB $300 Here's a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1976 by E.C. Publications, this is issue #187 of MAD Magazine. But, what makes this item special is that it has been signed on the front cover by nineteen (19) members of the Usual Gang of Idiots. The MAD-men who have signed it include: Dick DeBartolo, Nick Meglin, Jerry DeFuccio, Lenny Brenner, Sergio Aragones, Al Jaffee, Frank Jacobs, Don Martin, Irving Schild, Paul Coker Jr., Jack Davis, Paul Peter Porges, Bob Clarke, Lou Silverstone, Al Feldstein, John Putnam, Stan Hart, Dave Berg, and George Woodbridge. This issue was passed around among the MAD guys during the 1976 MAD Trip to Monte Carlo, and while not signed by everyone in attendance, it has been signed by most. This issue is in Excellent display condition, and comes from the estate of the late MAD Magazine accountant, Mr. Sidney Gwirtzman. It has been consigned to this auction by his son, Arnold Gwirtzman. Besides the signatures, some of the MAD-men contributed some self-portrait doodles as well. This one’s a real treasure for sure!
Price realized: $455
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#181 - Tales Calculated To Drive You MAD Collection Of Eight
(8) Issues 1997-9 MB $20
This
is a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1997,
1998, and 1999 by E.C. Publications, this is the complete collection
of eight (8) issues of Tales Calculated To Drive You MAD. Tales
Calculated To Drive You MAD was a set of eight (8) different special
issues that featured full-color reprints of the popular MAD comic
books from the 1950's. Each issue features reprinted content from MAD
comics books in a series of three (3) consecutive issues. These
issues appear to be unread, and are in Near Mint condition, with
light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $42
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#182 - The "NEW" MAD Promotional Counter Top
Store Display 1997 MB $25
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1997 for E.C.
Publications, this is a counter top store display from the "New"
MAD. The re-launch of the "New" MAD Magazine took place on
April 1, 1997. The new MAD featured a new logo on the cover, a few
different artists and writers, new character features (like Melvin &
Jenkins), and just a general new format. This item is from the
relaunch kit, and is one of several pieces from the complete kit.
Besides this store display, the other items in the complete kit
include two (2) different posters, a mobile display, a cover letter
on MAD stationery, the original string to hang the mobile, and the
original storage envelope. This item has never been put together, and
is in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and handling
wear.
Price realized: $77
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#183 - Humbug Magazine Complete Eleven (11) Issue Set
1957-9 RARE MB $150
Here’s
a rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1957,
1958, and 1959 by Humbug Publishing, this is the complete eleven (11)
issue set of Humbug Magazine. Humbug was founded and published by
Harvey Kurtzman, the man who also was the co-founder of MAD Magazine.
The contents of Humbug was similar to the contents of MAD, but in
comic book form, and lasted only eleven (11) issues. The issues
assembled in this lot are complete, but in varying degrees of
condition. All are very displayable. An extra copy of issue #6 is
also included.
Price realized: $150
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#184 - The Eugene (Ore.) Weekly May 12, 2016 Edition
w/ EC Art Show Article MB $10
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2016 by
What’s Happening Inc., this is the May 12, 2016 (Vol. 35, #19)
edition of the Eugene Weekly. The Eugene Weekly is a weekly
entertainment newspaper distributed in the city of Eugene, Oregon.
It is filled with news and information for a variety of areas of
entertainment, like movies, theater, museum events and much more.
This particular issue has a feature article on “Aliens,
Monsters, and MAD-men: The Art of EC Comics”, which was an
exhibition of original art from EC Comics. The exhibition ran from
May 13, 2016 through July 10, 2016, and was hugely popular. This
issue appears to have been read just once or twice, and is in
Excellent display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
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#185 - MAD Magazine #423 Color Cover Proof w/ Usual Gang
Of Idiots Poster MB $10
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2002 by
E.C. Publications, this is a full color cover proof from issue #423
of MAD Magazine. This item features a wonderful b/w poster of many
self-portraits from the Usual Gang of Idiots, and would be the
perfect piece to frame. This piece is untrimmed, and features
portions of the "rainbow" of primary colors at the bottom.
It measures approx. 8 5/8" by 11 3/4" (folded), and is in
Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $26
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#186 - 2011 Comic Art Professional Society (CAPS) Al
Jaffee Cloth Napkin RARE MB $30
Here’s
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2011 by
the Comic Art Professional Society (CAPS), this is a special cloth
napkin that was created especially for the 2011 Sergio Awards. Mr.
Jaffee was the 2011 Sergio Award winner, and a commemorative cloth
napkin was created for everyone attending the award dinner. This
napkin was folded in such a way that it spelled out (in true Al
Jaffee fashion) the words, “Big Deal”, as it sat at each
person's table setting. Featuring the art stylings of Sergio
Aragones on both the front and back, this napkin is in Excellent
display condition. It measures approx. 17” by 17”,
unfolded.
Price realized: $82
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#187 - The MAD Scene Paperback Boxed Set Signet
1960’s MB $100
Here’s
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1960's by
Signet Book Publishers Inc., this is The MAD Scene paperback boxed
set. This boxed set contains eight (8) different MAD paperback
books, and the titles of the books listed on the side include: The
Ides of MAD, Three Ring MAD, The Bedside MAD, Boiling MAD, MAD's Spy
vs. Spy, It's a World, World.........MAD, The Voodoo MAD, and Greasy
MAD Stuff. Not all of the books are original to the box, and two of
the books are missing (Ides Of MAD and Voodoo MAD). They have been
replaced by Dave Berg Looks at the USA and The Return of a MAD Look
at Old Movies. The two missing books can easily be replaced if need
be, otherwise the other two books do a fine job as fillers. It
appears that all the books have been read, some more than others.
Overall, the box is in decent display condition, with surface, corner
and edge wear. The books average Fine condition.
Price realized: $100
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#188 - The Complete MAD Checklist #3 Double Issue
Fred von Bernewitz MB $50
This
is a hard to find collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published
in 1971 by Fred von Bernewitz, this is a set of two (2) volumes of
the MAD Checklist #3. The MAD Checklists were the brainchild of MAD &
EC Comic fanatic, Mr. Fred von Bernewitz, and the purpose of each MAD
Checklist was to break down each issue of MAD article by article, as
they appeared in the magazine. The artist and writer for each article
is listed, and on what page they would be found. An online version of
this idea can be found at MADCOVERSITE.COM. These two volumes appear
to be unused, and are in Near Mint condition.
Price realized: No Bids
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#189 - MAD Magazine Squirt Toys Set Of Four (4) Different
RARE Unopened MB $75
Here
is a rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Manufactured in
1987 by Imagineering, this is a set of four (4) different MAD
Magazine squirt toys. These are part of a collection of eight (8)
different squirt toys produced, with the other toys being a plastic
headset, a camera, a fire extinguisher, and a pen and pencil. While
complete sets of MAD Squirt Toys do exist in collections, finding
them is getting increasingly difficult to do. These are still factory
sealed, and in near Mint condition, with light storage and handling
wear.
Price realized: $200
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#190 - MAD Magazine Collection of Pins & Pinbacks
1980’s / 1990’s MB $100
Here’s
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
1980’s and 1990’s, this is a set of assorted pinback
buttons and cloisonne pins from MAD Magazine. This collection
contains pinbacks from The Button Exchange, the Up The Academy movie,
the Completely MAD book, and the British version of MAD Magazine,
among others. Most of the cloisonné pins are sealed
subscription premiums, although the blue / gold UGOI pin and the 1994
Alfred E. Neuman survey pin are also present. Most of these pins are
in Excellent display condition, while a few more shown signs of
significant fading. These pins once belonged to Annie Gaines Ashton,
but have since been acquired by the consignor.
Price realized: $100
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#191 - The MAD Sampler Paperback Boxed Set
Four (4) Books MB 25
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1975 by E.C.
Publications and Warner Books, this is a boxed set collection of MAD
Magazine paperback books. This set is called, "The MAD Sampler",
and it is the four (4) book version of this set. The book titles in
this set include: The MAD Sampler, The Invisible MAD, The Pocket MAD,
and Dr. Jeckyl & Mr. MAD. The books contained in this set have
been read maybe once or twice, but have been well taken care of.
There might be one of two small cover creases, but that's about it.
The display box is in Excellent display condition, with light storage
and handling wear.
Price realized: $36
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#192 - MAD Magazine / Gibson Greeting Cards
Collection Nine (9) Different MB $20
Here's
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1994 and
1995 by Gibson Greetings, this lot contains nine (9) different MAD
Magazine greeting cards. These cards were sold in selected stores
across the country, and sometimes distribution wasn't very good. The
cards feature the artistry of MAD Magazine artists like Richard
Williams, Norman Mingo, and Bob Clarke, among others. The cards are
all unused, and in Mint condition. The generic colored envelopes are
not included.
Price realized: $20
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#193 - Spanish MAD Magazine Super RARE Export Edition #14
Late 1960’s MB $50
Here’s
a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
the late 1960’s by Export Publications LTD., this item is issue
#14 from the MAD Spanish Language (En Espanol) Export edition. This
edition of MAD Magazine is not a foreign edition per se, but is
rather a MAD Magazine that has been published in the USA, then
exported to Spanish-speaking countries (mainly Mexico). I have also
heard that this edition was also sold in the USA, but in cities with
large Hispanic populations, like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
This is issue #14 in the series, and issues 13, 14, 15 and 16 are the
only issues that have been accounted for. There has been no evidence
or appearance of issues 1-12, or any issues after #16. This
particular issue is in G/VG condition, with surface, corner, and edge
wear. This issue is one of the rarest “foreign” issues
to find, simply due to its scarcity.
Price realized: $50
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#194 - Swedish MAD Magazine Reprint Collection #1 Samlade
Aragangar 2013 MB $25
Here’s
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2013
by Egmont Kid Media Nordic AB, this is a First Printing of the
Svenska MAD Samlade Argangar del 1. This book is a collection of
reprints from the first four (4) issues of the Swedish version of MAD
Magazine, and all have been faithfully reprinted in totality. More
volumes were printed after this one, going up to issues published in
the mid-1960's. This volume has been looked at just a few times, and
is in Excellent display condition, with light storage and handling
wear.
Price realized: $42
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#196 - MAD Magazine / MAD Idiotic Fruity Candy Full Display
Box 24 Boxes MB $25
This
item is the first licensed food item from MAD Magazine. Produced in
1993 by Berzerk Candy Werks (a division of Kraft Foods), this item is
a full display box from the line of MAD Idiotic Fruity Candy. MAD
candy was sold mainly in convenience stores back in 1993 and 1994,
but it wasn't a very good seller. The cool thing about the boxes of
MAD candy is that it had a special promotional mini-issue of MAD
Magazine attached to the box. Featuring artwork by Dave Berg, Bob
Clarke and Jack Davis (among others), this item was probably the best
thing about the candy. This item is in beautiful display condition,
and not only are all 24 of the boxes factory sealed, but the display
box is factory sealed as well.
Price realized: $31
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#197 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Halloween Costume w/
Original Box 1960 MB $500
Here’s
one of MAD Magazine collecting’s “Holy Grails”.
Produced in 1960 by Collegeville Costumes, this is a child’s
Large size Alfred E. Neuman Halloween costume. The components to the
costume include a plastic Alfred E. Neuman mask, a black
pseudo-tuxedo top, and a pair of generic orange pants. The mask is
generally known as the easiest component to find, but to find all
three pieces together is a rarity. And, the best part about this is
the existence of the original storage box for the costume. The box is
just a generic Collegeville costume box, but it has the “MAD -
What Me Worry” stamped in the label space on the box. All of
the pieces appear to have been worn just a few times, and are in
Excellent display condition. There box is also in Excellent display
condition.
Price realized: $1020
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#198 - Collection of Memorabilia From The MAD Show Photos,
Cast Listings, Etc. MB $100
Here’s
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the late
1960’s, this is a collection of paper memorabilia from the
off-Broadway hit, The MAD Show. This collection contains b/w photos,
cast listings, announcements, and other items from New York’s
New Theatre, Chicago’s Happy Medium theatre, and Pittsburgh’s
Playhouse theatre. The photos contain images of JoAnne Worley, Dick
Libertini, Fiddle Viracola, and Betty Aberlin, among others, while
some of the other items contain the names of the people behind the
scenes. These items are in Excellent display condition, and come
from the collection of Daniel Blum, the editor of Theatre World.
Price realized: $100
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#199 - MAD Magazine Office Envelopes Collection w/ Mailing
Label & Reply Card MB $20
Here’s
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
1980’s, 1990’s, and 2000’s by E.C. Publications,
this is a collection of MAD Magazine office items. This collection
contains three (3) different MAD office mailing envelopes (485
Madison Avenue (2 sizes), and 1325 Avenue of the Americas), a mailing
label sticker from 1700 Broadway, and a reply card from the office of
Nick Meglin at 1700 Broadway. All of the items are in Near Mint
condition, with light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: No Bids
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#200 - Classically MAD Paperback Book Boxed Set
1970’s MB $15
This
is a cool collection of MAD Magazine paperback books. Published in
the 1970's by Ballentine Books, this is a boxed set of five (5)
different MAD Magazine pocket books. The titles included in this set
are: The MAD Reader, MAD Strikes Back, Inside MAD, Utterly MAD, and
The Brothers MAD, and these books are 1970's reprints of the first
five (5) MAD Magazine paperback books. All of the books are original
to the box, but they all are later printings The display box shows
surface, corner and edge wear, and some light color fading, but is
still very displayable.
Price realized: $19
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#201 - Good Days and MAD Trade Paperback Uncorrected Advance
Proof 1994 MB $30
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1994 by
Thunder’s Mouth Press, this is an "uncorrected advance
proof" of the book, Good Days and MAD. Good Days and MAD takes
a look at MAD Magazine from the eyes of MAD’s MADdest writer,
Dick DeBartolo, and is a thoroughly entertaining read. This
uncorrected proof is basically a bound collection of photocopies of
the pages of the book, with margin notes and post-it stickers placed
on top of photographs to mark their place in the book. It is rather
cool, actually. It's even better when you compare the proof to the
actual published book, just to see if there were any changes made
before publication. This proof has been read just a few times, and is
in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $105
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#202 - MAD Magazine Special #29 Unbound “Collectable
Connectable” Lot Of Five (5) MB $15
Here’s
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1979 by
E.C. Publications, this is a set of five (5) unbound bonuses from MAD
Super Special #29. This bonus, called “MAD’s Collectable
Connectables”, is a collection of images that can be brought
together as one piece of art simply by adding a piece of string or
yarn to connect the images together. There are eight (8) pairs of
images to select from, and are illustrated by the likes of Sergio
Aragones, Don Martin, and Jack Davis, among others. These pieces
have never been bound into the magazine, and are in Near Mint
condition, with light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $15
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#203 - MAD Magazine Set Of Three (3) Unbound Color Proof
Issues 2002 MB $30
Here’s
a neat collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2002 by
E.C. Publications, this is a set of three (3) different unbound color
proof issues of MAD Magazine. The issues included in this lot are
numbers 413, 414, and 419, and they are complete. They are unbound,
untrimmed, and still show the rainbow of colors along the untrimmed
edges. The are all in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $30
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#204 – Alfred E. Neuman Adult Halloween Costume w/
Pinback Button Unused MB $30
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 2000’s
by E.L.O.P.E Inc. (Everybody’s Laughing On Planet Earth), this
is an Alfred E. Neuman Halloween costume. This costume is just the
shirt portion of the costume, and is listed as an Adult size
Large/Extra-Large. It also comes with the original pinback button.
This item appears to be unused, and is in Mint condition. When
released in 2014, the complete costume offered for sale was this item
and a large plastic mask. They were sold separately, however.
Price realized: $31
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#205 - 1968 MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman For President Campaign
Kit w/ Extras MB $100
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1968 by E.C.
Publications, this item is an almost complete 1968 Alfred E. Neuman
for President campaign kit. The 1968 Alfred E. Neuman campaign kit
was sold through the pages of MAD Magazine, and contained two color
posters, a pinback button, five (5) lapel tab pins, and a day-glo
bumper sticker. This kit is missing two (2) of the metal lapel pins.
On the bright side, the original mailing envelope is also included.
And, on the even brighter side, this lot contains a few extras: an
Alfred E. Neuman color picture, and the poster and bumper sticker
bonuses from the More Trash From MAD #11 issue. All of the items are
in terrific display condition. The mailing envelope does have an edge split across the entire top of the envelope. And, the flap is missing a small piece from each side.
Price realized: $160
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#206 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Original Disguise Kit
Countertop Display MB $125
Here
is a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Manufactured in
1987 by Imagineering, this is a near complete MAD Magazine / Alfred
E. Neuman disguise kit counter top display unit. This item was built
to hold twenty-four (24) of the Alfred E. Neuman disguise kits, and
the current inventory is at twenty-three (23). This lot contains a
generic holding tray for the kits, a total of twenty-three kits (all
factory sealed), and the original header display sign. All of the
items are in Excellent display condition, and the sign is a killer
piece. Don’t miss out on this beauty!
Price realized: $520
Lot #207 - MAD Magazine / New York Comic Con (NYCC) Promo Giveaway 2008 MB $30
Here's a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2008 by E. C. Publications, this is a special "freebie" edition of MAD Magazine. This issue was a giveaway at the 2008 New York Comic Con, and other "freebie" editions of MAD were also given away at both the Chicago and San Diego Comic Cons. This issue is the hardest to find of all three. This particular issue appears to have been read just a few times, and is in Excellent display condition.Price realized: $165
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#208 – Brazil MAD Magazine #90 Last Issue Ever
Published 2016 RARE MB $30
This
is a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published
in 2016 by Panini Brazil Ltda., this is issue #90 from the Fourth
Edition of the Brazilian version of MAD Magazine. The Fourth Edition
of the Brazil MAD lasted ninety (90) issues, so this is the last
issue from that edition. And it turns out that this is the last issue
of MAD ever published in Brazil, so there is some added value to this
issue for that. This issue appears to have been read just once or
twice, and is in Excellent display condition, with light storage and
handling wear.
Price realized: $36
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#209 - German MAD Magazine #180 Planet Of The Apes Unreleased
Cover RARE MB $30
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2017
by Panini Verlags GmbH, this lot contains German MAD Magazine #180.
This issue has an unreleased cover, however. Initially, the cover
that is shown was going to be the cover that was released for sale.
But, there was some sort of pushback from the President of Turkey,
who threatened to sue the German MAD if the cover went public. So, a
last minute change was made. There were a few of these "Apes"
issues printed, and those were given to the German MAD staff. This
issue is still factory sealed in its original plastic bag, and is in
presumed Mint condition. There is an approx. 4” tear in the
plastic wrap at the top, however.
Price realized: $42
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#210 - Sick Magazine #6 w/ Alfred E. Neuman On The Cover
1961 MB $10
Here’s
a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1961 by
Headline Publications Inc., this is issue #6 of Sick Magazine. Sick
was just another one of those early copycat magazines that tried to
get a piece of the humor magazine action. Sick was relatively
successful, reaching a total of 134 issues and ceasing publication in
1980. This particular issue is one of the early ones (#6), and
features MAD Magazine’s Alfred E. Neuman on both the front and
back covers. This issue is in decent display condition, with
surface, corner and edge wear.
Price realized: $26
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#211 - MAD Magazine Candy Original Store Display Unit
Ultra-Rare 1993 MB $1000
This
item is the first licensed food item from MAD Magazine. Produced in
1993 by Berzerk Candy Werks (a division of Kraft Foods), this item is
a MAD Magazine Candy original store display unit. MAD candy was sold
mainly in convenience stores back in 1993 and 1994, but it wasn't a
very good seller. This item not only displayed the MAD candy, but
other candy items too. This unit is designed to hold six (6) sealed
boxes of MAD Magazine candy, and those six boxes of MAD candy are
included as well. This item is in beautiful display condition,
although it has been assembled, disassembled, and re-assembled a
couple of times. There is a small area of sticker residue near
Alfred’s ear, and there is also light hint of fading on the
header sign. When assembled, this unit measures approx. 45”
tall, 16 ½" wide, and 22” deep. The first one of
these I have ever seen for sale was in a Michael Lerner / MAD auction
in the mid-1990's. This is the second one I have ever seen for sale,
and the first I have actually seen in person. WOW!!!
Price realized: No Bids
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#212 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Vinyl Checkbook Cover
w/ Checks 1996 MB $75
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1996 by Liberty
Check Printers, this item is a MAD Magazine vinyl checkbook cover.
This item was released in 1996 along with a line of MAD Magazine
paper checks, but distribution was limited only to members of credit
unions. Because of that, this cover and the checks are rarely seen.
The paper checks are also included, and have images of Spy vs. Spy,
Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions, and the cover art to issues 154,
211, 218, and 238. This checkbook cover has been lightly used, and is
in Near Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear. The
original book of checks have a few missing, but otherwise is in Near
Mint condition.
Price realized: $75
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#213 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman T-shirt Hang Tag
Sticker Scene Not Herd MB $20
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1997 by
Scene Not Herd, this item is a hangtag sticker that was produced for
a line of MAD Magazine t-shirts. This sticker features Alfred E.
Neuman on the front, along with a red MAD Magazine logo. The back
shows the “Another Ridiculous MAD Product” text on the
back. Measuring approx. 3 ½" by 4 ½", this
sticker is unused and in Mint condition.
Price realized: $24
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#214 - MAD Magazine / Up The Academy Promotional Sticker
Set 1980 MB $40
Here's
a cool piece of memorabilia from the box office flop, Up The Academy.
Produced in 1980 by Warner Brothers, this item is a set of two (2)
promotional stickers from the film. These stickers are identical,
and features Alfred E. Neuman as a saluting soldier on the front.
They measure approx. 3 ½" in diameter, and are still
attached to their wax paper backing. It appears that they were once
part of a larger roll or sheet of stickers, as the cut ends have
uneven sides. They are in Excellent display condition, however.
Price realized: No Bid
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215 - Dutch MAD Magazine Promotional Poster w/ Alfred E.
Neuman & Bill Gaines MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1970 by
Classics Lektuur, this is a promotional poster from the
Dutch/Netherlands version of MAD Magazine. This poster shows the
cover of Dutch MAD #100 , and features Alfred E. Neuman and Bill
Gaines surrounded by the Pope, politicians, and World leaders.
Posters like these were made to be displayed at newsstands, in book
shops, and comic book stores. This poster measures approx. 11 ¾"
by 15 ¾", and is in Excellent display condition. The
issue of MAD Kids (Super Mario cover) is shown for size comparison
only. It is not included in the auction.
Price realized: $36
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#216 - Dutch / Netherlands MAD Magazine Collection Issues 1-181
Complete Issues MB $600
Here’s
an instant collection of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published
from 1964 to 1986 by Classics Netherland, Williams Nederland BV and
Classics Lektuur, this is a collection of magazines from the Dutch
Version of MAD Magazine. This lot contains the first, premiere, #1
issue, and is complete through issue #181. I do not have these
issues in my possession, so I cannot give you any insights on their
conditions. But, the consignor has told me that they are all
complete, and in terrific display condition. The consignor will mail
these issues to the winning bidder from his home, at an additional postage charge of $75 (within the continental US only). All other countries will pay a $125 postage fee. Please keep this in mind while bidding.
Price realized: No Bid
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#217 - MAD Magazine / MAD TV Promotional Letter Opener
Sealed Mint MB $5
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the early
2000’s by QDE (Quincy Davis Entertainment), this item is a
promotional plastic letter opener from MAD TV. MAD TV debuted on Fox
in the Fall of 1995 and was a huge ratings success. It rivalled NBC’s
Saturday Night Live for viewership, and it gave MAD Magazine a shot
in the arm, in terms of continuing awareness and popularity for the
magazine. Measuring approx. 3” long, this item has never been
opened, and is in presumed Mint condition.
Price realized: $5
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#218 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Coffee Mug
XPRES 1996 MB $15
This
is a ceramic coffee mug, featuring two different renderings of MAD
Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman. Produced in 1996 by XPRES Corporation,
this coffee mug, along with a set of foam rubber coasters, ceramic
steins, and ceramic refrigerator magnets, were also known as the MAD
Magazine "Family Fun" collectibles line, as these were sold
by a dealer called "Family Fun Collectibles", in the "For
Sale" section in Toy Shop magazine. This coffee mug appears to
be unused, and is in Near Mint condition, with a price sticker on the
bottom. From the collection of Nick Meglin.
Price realized: $15
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#219 - “Foul Play - The Art & Artists of the Notorious
1950’s EC Comics” Signed MB $200
Here’s
a super cool piece of MAD Magazine and EC Comic memorabilia.
Published in 2005 by Harper Design, this is a First Printing of the
trade paperback book, “Foul Play - The Art & Artists of
the Notorious 1950’s EC Comics”. This book profiles
several of the artists that made EC horror comics so popular, and
showcases their artistic abilities with reprinted stories from The
Haunt of Fear, The Vault of Horror, and Tales From the Crypt, among
others. This book was written by the EC Comic and MAD Magazine
memorabilia expert, Mr. Grant Geissman. This book also includes an
added bonus signature sheet that has been signed by several EC Comic
and MAD Magazine artists, like Jack Davis, Angelo Torres, Nick
Meglin, and Al Feldstein, as well as a few of the ladies of the
Gaines family, Cathy Gaines, Wendy Gaines, and Nancy Gaines. This
copy belonged to the late MAD Magazine senior editor, Mr. Nick
Meglin, and Mr. Geissman has signed to book to him. This book is in
Excellent display condition, with light stor wear. From the
collection of Nick Meglin.
Price realized: $255
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#220 - “From The Tomb” Magazine #22
2007 British Horror Fanzine MB $20
Here’s
a cool piece of foreign EC Comic memorabilia. Published in 2007 by
Peter Normanton, this is issue #22 of “From The Tomb”.
“From The Tomb” is a fanzine dedicated to the horror
comic and magazine genre, and reprints stories taken from a variety
of American and British comic books and pulp magazines. This issue
is of interest to MAD Magazine and EC Comic collectors and this
particular issue also includes a signed letter from the publisher,
Peter Normanton, to Al Feldstein, the late editor of MAD Magazine.
This issue is in Excellent display condition, with light storage and
handling wear. From the collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: No Bid
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#221 - 2007 Arts for the Parks Original Artist
Nametag Al Feldstein MB $20
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2007 by the
Arts for the Parks foundation, this is an artist nametag from their
2007 Arts in the Parks competition. This nametag belonged to the
late editor of MAD Magazine, Mr. Al Feldstein, and he wore it during
the events that he was a participant in. The green paper “Al
Feldstein” badge measures approx. 2 ½" by 3 ¾",
while the Arts for the Parks cloisonne pin measures approx. ½"
by 1”. This item is in Excellent display condition. From the
collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: No Bid
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#222 - Al Feldstein Color Photographs Collection of Seven
(7) Different MB $30
Here’s
some cool color pictures of MAD Magazine’s late editor, Mr. Al
Feldstein. This lot consists of seven (7) different color pictures
of Mr. Feldstein. A few of them are dated on the back, and were
taken at various places like the 2002 San Diego Comic Con, the 2006
Dragon Con, and a few other unidentified places. Six (6) of the
pictures measure approx. 4” by 6”, while the larger
picture measures approx. 5” by 7”. These pictures are
all in Excellent display condition. From the collection of Al
Feldstein.
Price realized: No Bid
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#223 - 2006 Vancouver Comic Con Original Event Display
Poster Al Feldstein MB $5
Here’s
a cool piece of Al Feldstein memorabilia. Produced in 2006 by the
Vancouver Comic Con, this is a display poster from their 2006 event.
Among the other artists and creators in attendance, was Al Feldstein,
the former editor of MAD Magazine. In his days post-retirement, Mr.
Feldstein was an accomplished landscape artist. But at this event,
he was the hero of all the MAD Magazine fans in attendance.
Measuring approx. 8 ½" by 11”, this item is in Near
Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear. From the
collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: No Bid
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#224 - The MAD Panic Fanzine Issue #71
2002 Cool MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2002 by Ed
Norris, this lot contains issue #71 of the MAD Magazine fanzine, The
MAD Panic. The MAD Panic was a bi-monthly fanzine, and was normally
twelve (12) pages in length. It covered a variety of topics in the
world of MAD Magazine, from recent MAD collectibles and early
appearances of Alfred E. Neuman, to MAD Magazine news bits and a MAD
Magazine collectors registry. This issue appears to be unread, and is
in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light handling and storage wear.
From the collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: $10
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#225 - Vanity Fair Magazine w/ MAD Magazine Article Mort
Drucker Art May 2008 MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2008 by Vanity
Fair Inc., this is the May 2008 edition of Vanity Fair. Included in
this issue is an article on the 60th anniversary of MAD Magazine,
complete with caricatures of the Usual Gang of Idiots drawn by MAD
Magazine artist, Mort Drucker. This issue is in Excellent display
condition, with just a light hint of storage and handling wear, and
the words, “See Pg. 186” written in black ink on the
front cover. From the collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: No Bid
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#226 - Weird Feldstein Poster / Print Weird Science
#7 Comic Book Homage MB $100
Here’s
a super cool piece of Al Feldstein memorabilia. Probably produced in
the 2000’s, this item is a high quality poster of a piece of
science fiction art drawn by the former editor of MAD Magazine, Mr.
Al Feldstein. Back in the 1950’s, Mr. Feldstein drew the cover
for the EC comic book, Weird Science #7. This poster is a
re-creation of that cover, which he renamed, Weird Feldstein. This
poster has been printed a high quality paper, and is in Excellent
display condition, with light storage and handling wear. This is a
large poster, and measures approx. 23 ¼" by 39 ¾".
From the collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: $255
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#227 - A History of Underground Comics Promotional
Display Poster 1974 MB $20
Here’s
a cool piece of comic book memorabilia. Produced in 1974 by Straight
Arrow Books, this is a promotional display poster for the book, “A
History of Underground Comics”. This book contains hundreds of
illustrations by some of the best-known underground cartoonists, from
Robert Crumb and Gilbert Shelton, to Denis Kitchen and S. Clay
Wilson. The book also reprints images from the early MAD comic books
edited by Harvey Kurtzman, and also contains images from the early EC
comic books. This lot contains a promotional fold-out display
poster for that book. It measures approx. 15” by 19 ½"
(unfolded), and is in Excellent display condition. From the
collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: No Bid
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#228 - Al Feldstein Color Photograph Heroes Con
2008 MB $10
Here’s
a cool color picture of MAD Magazine’s late editor, Mr. Al
Feldstein. This lot consists of a color photo of Mr. Feldstein at the
2008 Heroes Con, drawing a spaceman in his sketchbook. This picture
measures approx. 8 1/2” by 11”, and is in Excellent
display condition. From the collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: No Bid
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#229 - The Completely MAD / Don Martin Al Feldstein
Editorial Sheets 2007 MB $10
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2006, this is
a collection of editorial notes from the Completely MAD Don Martin
boxed set. Mr. Feldstein edited portions of this book, and copies
were made of the pages he corrected. This is the set of copies that
were made. There are 16 single-sided pages total, and they are all
in terrific display condition. From the collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: $10
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#230 - A History of Underground Comics EC / MAD
Pages 1974 MB $20
Here’s
a cool collection of EC Comic and MAD Magazine memorabilia.
Published in 1974 by Straight Arrow Books, this is a collection of
chapters taken from “A History of Underground Comics”.
This book contains hundreds of illustrations by some of the
best-known underground cartoonists, from Robert Crumb and Gilbert
Shelton, to Denis Kitchen and S. Clay Wilson. The book also reprints
images from the early MAD comic books edited by Harvey Kurtzman, and
also contains images from the early EC comic books. This lot contains
the chapters pertaining to EC Comics and MAD Comics. The have been
carefully removed from the spine of the book, and are in Excellent
display condition. There are nineteen (19) double-sided pages in
total. From the collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: No Bid
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#231 - Al Feldstein Personal Stationery Set
MAD Magazine Editor RARE MB $25
Here’s a rare piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1990’s for the late
editor of MAD Magazine, Mr. Al Feldstein, this is a unused set of his
personal stationery. This stationery is from his Livingston, Montana
address, and his address is printed at the top of the stationery
sheet and on the back flap of the mailing envelope. These pieces are
both unused, and in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and
handling wear. From the collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: No bid
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#232 - The Untold History Of MAD Magazine MAD Magazine
#400 MB $10
Here’s
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2000 by
E.C. Publications, this is a collection of pages taken from MAD
Magazine #400. This collection contains pages 7-16, and are part of
a story called, “The Untold History Of MAD Magazine”.
These pages have been carefully removed from the spine of the
magazine, and are in Excellent display condition. There are five (5)
pages in total. From the collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: $10
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#233 - Al Feldstein / Alfred E. Neuman Poster / Print
2000’s RARE MB $50
Here’s
a super cool piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Produced in the 2000’s by the late editor of MAD Magazine, Mr.
Al Feldstein, this is a color poster print of a painting he created
of MAD Magazine’s cover boy, Alfred E. Neuman. Mr. Feldstein
rarely contributed any of his art skills to MAD Magazine, as he
already had a wealth of talented artists working for him. The only
art I can remember that he drew for MAD was the Alfred E. Neuman
Pop-Art bonus poster, from More Trash From MAD #8. In any event,
this item is beautiful, and would look great hanging in a frame on
your wall. It measures approx. 11” by 17”, and is in
Excellent display condition, with just a hint of storage and handling
wear. From the collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: $82
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#234 - A History of Underground Comics Original B/W
Cover Proof 1974 MB $20
Here’s
a cool piece of EC Comic and MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
1974 by Straight Arrow Books, this is a b/w cover proof from the
book, “A History of Underground Comics”. “A History
Of Underground Comics” contains hundreds of illustrations by
some of the best-known underground cartoonists, from Robert Crumb and
Gilbert Shelton, to Denis Kitchen and S. Clay Wilson. The book also
reprints images from the early MAD comic books edited by Harvey
Kurtzman, and also contains images from the early EC comic books.
This lot contains a b/w cover proof, featuring all sorts of
underground cartoon characters, from the Yellow Kid to Honey Bunch
Kaminsky. Alfred E. Neuman even makes an appearance on the front
cover (middle picture, near the upper right-hand corner). This item
measures approx. 8” by 11 ¼", and is in Excellent
display condition. From the collection of Al Feldstein.
Price realized: No Bid
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#235 - MAD Magazine / San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) The
FREEBIE 2005 MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2005 by E. C.
Publications, this is a special "freebie" edition of MAD
Magazine. This issue was a giveaway at the 2005 San Diego Comic Con,
and another "freebie" edition of MAD (Batman Begins on the
cover) was also given away at the New York Comic Con. This issue is
part of the “MAD Special Miscellanea”, a category of MAD
Special Editions found on Doug Gilford’s madcoversite.com. This
24-page issue is in Excellent display condition, with surface,
storage, and handling wear.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#236 - Chinese / Taiwan MAD Magazine First, Premiere, #1
Issue 1990 MB $250
Here's
a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
1990 by Rock Communications, this is the first, premiere, #1 issue
from the Chinese / Taiwan version of MAD Magazine. The Chinese
version of MAD Magazine lasted only six (6) issues, and all of the
issues are very difficult to find. Each issue borrows interior
artwork from past issues of MAD, and the printed text in the world
balloons has been replaced by Chinese symbols. Issues 1, 3, 5, and 6
also have original cover art . This particular issue has been read,
and is in G/VG condition, with surface, corner and edge wear.
Price realized: $250
Lot
#237 - British MAD Magazine Original T-Shirt
1980’s RARE MB $25
Here’s
a super cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
the 1980’s by Suron Enterprises L.T.D., this item is a t-shirt
from the British version of MAD Magazine. This t-shirt was never
sold in stores, rather it was sold in the Letters Page of the British
MAD. I’m not sure how many shirts were made or how many were
sold. But it is a super cool item, and is one of two or three
foreign MAD t-shirts that were ever produced. This item is an Adult
size Large, and is in Excellent display condition, with just a slight
amount of wear.
Price realized: $56
Lot
#238 - Swedish MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Plastic
Clothes Hanger 1970’s MB $225
Here’s
an incredibly rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia.
Produced in the 1970’s for Williams Forlag AB, this is a
Swedish MAD Magazine plastic hanger. This hanger was produced in
tandem with a Swedish Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt, and the two were sold
together as a set back in the mid-1970's. Of course, a plastic
hanger would conceivably last longer than a thin cloth shirt, so
while I have seen and owned two of these plastic hangers in my
lifetime, I have never owned the shirt that goes with this hanger
(although I was outbid on one on Tradera last year). This item
measures approx. 15 ¼" by 15 ½", and is in
Excellent display condition, with light surface soiling and a light
scratch in Alfred's hairline.
Price realized: $255
Lot
#239 - The New York Times Magazine July 31, 1977 Edition w/
The MAD Generation MB $30
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1977 by the
New York Times, this is the July 31, 1977 color supplement of the New
York Times Magazine. This item is extremely difficult to find, as
it contains a feature article called, The MAD Generation. This
article is six (6) pages is length, and celebrates MAD’s 25
year anniversary. An added bonus to this article is the appearance
of Alfred E. Neuman as the Pied Piper, which was drawn exclusively
for this article. Although the issue is quite fragile, this item is
a must-have in any serious MAD Magazine memorabilia collection. This
issue is complete, but there are several instances of light page
tears, especially in the area where the magazine was folded at one
time.
Price realized: $46
Lot
#240 - South African MAD Magazines Collection Of Three (3)
Different 1994 / 2001 MB $60
Here’s
a cool collection of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
1994 and 2001 by S.A. Magazine Co. (Pty) L.T.D, this is a collection
of three (3) different issues from the South African version of MAD
Magazine. Each issue features reprints from older issues of the US
MAD, with no original content from South African artists or writers.
The issues included in this lot are numbers 325, 327, and 382. Issue
#382 is noteworthy, as it is the only issue of MAD Magazine (foreign
or domestic) that used the original pulled cover after the September
11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center (see Lot #108). These
issues show light areas of surface, corner and edge wear, and are in
Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $110
Lot
#241 - SyQuest Technology Advertising Postcard w/ Alfred
E. Neuman 1994 MB $5
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1994 by
SyQuest Technologies, this is an advertising postcard with the face
of Alfred E. Neuman on it. SyQuest received permission to use the
face of Alfred in their advertising, and two other companion pieces
were made: a plastic bag, and a wall poster. This postcard is unused,
and is in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and handling
wear. It measures approx 5 ½" by 8 ½".
Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#242 - Harpers Weekly - A Journal Of Civilization 1871
Used On MAD Cover #25 MB $125
Here’s
an incredibly rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
1871 by Harper & Brothers, this is issue #769 of Harpers Weekly.
Harpers Weekly began publishing in 1856, just 5 years before the
start of the US Civil War. This issue was published in 1871, just 6
years after the war. So, this item is over 150 years old! Anyway,
this issue contains the image that was used on the front cover of MAD
Magazine #25. It was drawn by Thomas Nast, and depicts the infamous
New York City politician, Boss Tweed, as a vulture waiting to feed.
Says Wikipedia about this picture: “A Group of Vultures
Waiting for the Storm to "Blow Over"—"Let Us
Prey." by Thomas Nast, Harper's Weekly newspaper, September 23,
1871. "Boss" Tweed and members of his ring, Peter B.
Sweeny, Richard B. Connolly, and A. Oakey Hall, weathering a violent
storm on a ledge with the picked-over remains of New York City”.
This image is found on the inside of this issue, and it is quite
breathtaking. This issue is not the kind of newspaper that you can
open up and read all of the time. I think you have to create a plan
to display this cartoon image (like having it professionally framed),
or don’t open it at all. The entire newspaper might
disintegrate if you handle it without kid gloves. Honest. This
could even be considered the oldest piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia
in existence.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#243 - Screwball / A MAD MAD Game Unlicensed 1960 Transogram MB $30
Here’s
a cool piece of unlicensed MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1960
by the Transogram Corp., this is the revised edition of the Screwball
board game. The first edition of this board game featured a full
likeness of Alfred E. Neuman on the front, along with three (3) MADs.
After MAD Magazine objected to the box cover art, one of the MADs was
removed, a microphone was placed in front of the character's mouth
(to hide the missing tooth), and the word “Screwball” was
enlarged. No changes were made to the game board, playing pieces, or
instructions. This is one of the earliest unlicensed pieces of MAD
Magazine memorabilia, because in 1960, the popularity of MAD Magazine
was skyrocketing, and people wanted to cash in on the craze. This
item is complete, with no missing pieces, and is in wonderful display
condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#244 – MAD Magazine / MAD For Keeps Hardcover Book Fifth
Printing MB $20
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1960 by Crown
Publishers, this is a Fifth Printing of the MAD Magazine hardcover
book, MAD For Keeps. While not particularly difficult to find, this
book is an enjoyable read, being that it is the first ever hardcover
collection of MAD Magazine reprints. This book is not in Mint
condition by any stretch of the imagination, but it is still very
displayable. The only real problem lies with the dust jacket, which
shows surface, corner and edge wear and edge chipping.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#245 - International Paper Giveaway Poster w/ Alfred E. Neuman &
Jack Davis Art MB $25
Here’s
a super rare piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 1995
by International Paper, this is a promotional poster that features
the artwork of the famed MAD Magazine artist, Mr. Jack Davis. This
poster was created more as a test plate release and shows printing
specifications along the bottom border (paper type and weight,
printing plate type, etc.). Alfred E. Neuman even makes an appearance
up in a tree. Measuring approx. 16” by 20”, this poster
is unused, and in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and
handling wear. These were printed in a very limited quantity, so
don’t miss out.
Price realized: $55
Lot
#246 - MAD Magazine #350 Sealed Polybagged Issue w/ MAD Bytes It
Diskette 1996 MB $5
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1996 by E.C.
Publications, this is issue #350 of MAD Magazine. This issue is
special because it has been sealed in a plastic MAD Magazine logo bag
with the MAD Bytes It diskette. These were to be sold on newsstand
shelves (and they were), but some distributors opened up the bags and
took the magazines out. The diskette is just about as thick as the
magazine, which meant that instead of displaying twelve (12) issues
on the rack, they could only display six (6). The diskette and
magazine are both in assumed Mint condition, and in Excellent display
condition.
Price realized: $21
Lot
#247 - Alfred E. Neuman Unlicensed Jewelry 1993 Winky & Dutch MB
$75
Here’s
a rare collection of unlicensed Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Produced in 1993 by Winky & Dutch, this is a set of three (3)
different pieces of cheap jewelry, featuring the grinning mug of
Alfred E. Neuman. The pieces in this set include an adjustable metal
ring, a pair of cufflinks, and a metal money clip. Each piece has a
“Norman Mingo” Alfred E. Neuman face on it, and each has
a copyright date of 1993 on it. All three pieces have been attached
to their each individual display card, although the cuff links have
been taped on, rather than attached through holes in the card. The
display cards measure approx. 3 ½" by 5 ½",
and all three pieces are in Excellent display condition, with light
storage and handling wear. The card with the ring attached to it does
show a light crease, however.
Price realized: $155
Lot
#248 - MAD Magazine #7 w/ PLOP! Reprint Issue Bonus 2019 RARE MB $20
Here’s
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2019 by
E.C. Publications, this is the PLOP! Variant (issue #7) from the
Burbank edition of MAD Magazine. What makes this issue special is
that it has a bonus issue of PLOP! attached inside. These issues were
produced in a limited edition, and are rather difficult to find. This
particular issue appears to be unread, and is in Excellent display
condition.
Price realized: $29
Lot
#249 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman “I Went MAD At
Moondog’s” Plastic Bag MB $15
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1994 by E.C.
Publications and Moondog’s Comics, this is a “I Went MAD
At Moondog’s” plastic shopping bag. This bag was made for
Moondog’s Comic book shop in Chicago, and was handed out at the
Moondog’s Comics booth at the 1994 Chicago Comic Con. The back
and front of this bag is identical, and features Alfred E. Neuman and
the MAD Magazine logo. This bag measures approx. 15” by 17 ¾",
and is in Excellent display condition. It has been folded, so there
is evidence of some creasing as well.
Price realized: $15
Lot
#250 - Italian MAD Magazine Collection w/ First, Premiere Issue
Second Edition MB $100
This
is a very cool (and very rare) collection of foreign MAD Magazines.
Published in 1985 by Edizioni Elfo, this lot contains the first,
premiere, #1 issue from the Second edition of the Italian version of
MAD Magazine, as well as issues 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. These issues
mainly contain reprints from the US version, but there is also some
original content from Italian artists and writers. Most of these
issues range between VG and Fine condition, with most of them showing
surface, corner and edge wear, and some light wear along the spine.
On the plus side, this is an instant collection of some of the more
difficult foreign editions of MAD to find and would be an asset in
any foreign MAD Magazine collection. PLEASE NOTE: Issues 5 and 6 are
a combined Double Issue. They are not individual issues.
Price realized: $100
Lot #251 - Mark
J. Cohen Catalog Of Original Cartoon Art Volume Set Of Two (2)
w/ Letter MB $10
Here's a unique
collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1995 by Mark J.
Cohen, this lot contains two (2) catalogs of original comic and
cartoon art. Mr. Cohen was a noted cartoon art collector and
historian, and is famously known as the MAD Magazine original art
collector who toured the country, showcasing his MAD Magazine
original art collection at various venues across the USA. In his
spare time, he also collected other pieces of comic and cartoon art,
and represented various artists in the sale of their works. These
catalogs represent just a small offering of what these artists had
available for sale, and includes pieces from some of America's most
popular cartoonists, like Tom Armstrong, Bil Keane, Mike Luckovich,
and Walt Kelly. MAD Magazine artist clients include those like Sergio
Aragones, Dave Berg, John Caldwell and Al Jaffee, to name a few. Each
artist is represented with at least one drawing, and prices are
included as well. This lot also includes his cartoonist client list,
as well as a hand-signed letter to the consignor. In Excellent
display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #252 -
Dynamite Magazine #47 w/ MAD Magazine Article Newsstand &
Subscription MB $5
Published in 1978
by Scholastic Magazines Inc., this lot contains two (2) different
issues of Dynamite Magazine #47. Each of the issues feature Alfred E.
Neuman on the front cover, and each has an article about MAD Magazine
on the inside. But for those collectors who collect cover variances,
these are for you. The difference is that the subscription copy has
Vol. 1 No. 10 at the upper left hand corner, with the word “April”
printed in the upper right hand corner. It also obviously has a
mailing label on the front. The true issue #47 has TV3925 printed at
the upper left hand corner, with No. 47 printed in the upper right
hand corner. Both issues have been read, but each are in decent
display condition. While it might seem I’m splitting hairs
with these, there are completist collectors (like me) who love this
sort of thing. To all of the completist MAD collectors out
there.............You’re Welcome!!!
Price realized: $9
Lot #253 - MAD
Comic Books Original Advertisement Reproductions
RARE MB $30
Here’s a
rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Probably produced in
the 1990’s, this is a set of four (4) different advertisement
reproductions for the early 1950’s MAD comic books published by
E.C. Comics. These advertisements originally appeared in a few of
the other titles in the EC comic book line, and were later reprinted
in larger form in the Russ Cochran / EC Comic bound volumes from the
1980’s. These might be proofs from those hardcover volumes, as
they are approximately the same size, but I can’t be sure. In
any event, these are very cool and would look fantastic framed and
hanging on your wall. Each measures approx. 11” by 14 ¼"
and are in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $30
Lot #254 - MAD
Magazine Original Stationery Sheet w/ Envelope 485 Madison Ave.
1980’s MB $10
Here's a super
cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1980's by
E.C. Publications, this item is an original sheet of MAD Magazine
office stationery. This stationery is from the most well known New
York City mailing address for MAD Magazine, at 485 Madison Avenue.
This sheet also features the classic MAD Magazine logo at the top,
with the address: 485 Madison Avenue – New York, New York –
10022-5852. This item comes with an original mailing envelope from
the same address, and both pieces appear to be unused and in Near
Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #255 - MAD
Magazine / Up The Academy Editor’s Proof From MAD #218
1980 RARE MB $25
Here’s a
rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1980 by E.C.
Publications, this is a b/w interior proof from MAD Magazine #218.
This particular proof is from a two-page satire of the box-office
bomb, Up The Academy. This proof measures approx. 10 ½"
by 16 ¼", and is blank on the reverse side. There is
also an editorial notation attached to the proof. It is in decent
display condition, but shows edge browning, light tears along the
edges, some light creasing, and an approx. 3” tear near the
upper left hand corner. Despite the light damage to this item, it
would still look great framed.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #256 - MAD
Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Original Color Portraits
1960’s / 1980’s MB $10
Here's a cool
piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1960’s and
1980's by E.C. Publications, this item is a set of two (2) different
full color portraits of MAD Magazine's cover boy, Alfred E. Neuman.
The portrait shown on the left is from an early printing batch from
the 1960’s, while the portrait shown on the right is from a
later printing batch from the 1980’s. Portraits like these
were sold thru the Letters Pages of MAD Magazine starting in the
1960's, and millions were sold. These portraits appear to be unused,
and are in Near Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear.
The older portrait measures approx. 7” by 9”, while the
newer portrait measures approx. 7” by 10”.
Price realized: $105
Lot #257 - The
MAD Panic Fanzine Issue #55 w/ Original Mailing Envelope
1999 MB $15
Here's a cool
piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1999 by Ed Norris,
this lot contains issue #55 of the MAD Magazine fanzine, The MAD
Panic. The MAD Panic was a bi-monthly fanzine, and was normally
twelve (12) pages in length. It covered a variety of topics in the
world of MAD Magazine, from recent MAD collectibles and early
appearances of Alfred E. Neuman, to MAD Magazine news bits and a MAD
Magazine collectors registry. This issue appears to be unread, and is
in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light handling and storage wear.
It also comes with its original mailing envelope.
Price realized: $15
Lot #258 -
“BAD” Magazine Collectible Sticker MAD Magazine
Parody 2008 MB $3
Here’s a
unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2008 by Top
Shelf Enterprises, this is the MAD Magazine parody sticker from the
Silly Supermarket Sticker set. This set of stickers were take-offs
of the popular Wacky Packages, and parodied many household and
consumer products. There is also a larger puzzle piece printed on
the back, and when the pieces are collected and assembled, it is a
recreation of the BAD sticker. This sticker is unused, and in Mint
condition.
Price realized: $3
Lot #259 -
Norwegian MAD Magazine Promotional Color Postcards Set
1990’s MB $10
Here’s a
cool collection of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
1990’s by Williams Semic, this is a set of four (4) different
color postcards from the Norwegian version of MAD Magazine. These
postcards feature colorful artwork on the front (including the cover
to MAD Magazine #202), with a brief description of the art on the
back. Two (2) of the postcards have small perforations on one side,
so these might have been from a larger set? In any case, these are
very cool and would be a welcome addition to any foreign MAD Magazine
collection. They each measure approx. 4 3/8” by 5 5/8”
and are in Excellent display condition. The pink postcard does have
a light crease, however.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #260 -
Lands End Company Catalog w/ Alfred E. Neuman Cover
March 2002 MB $5
Here’s a
cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2002 by Lands
End Inc., this is their March 2002 clothing catalog. Lands End is a
maker of men’s and women’s apparel, and is based out of
Dodgeville, Wisconsin. For reasons unknown to me, MAD Magazine’s
Alfred E. Neuman appears on the front cover of this catalog, and he’s
sporting a brand new, blue, button-down collared shirt. This catalog
appears to have been looked at just once or twice, and is in
Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $16
Lot #261 -
Italian MAD Magazine #13 Rare Oversize Edition
1973 MB $10
Here's a cool
piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1973 by
Williams Inteuropa S.p.A., this is issue #13 from the Italian version
of MAD Magazine. This issue contains reprints from the US version of
MAD Magazine, with a few contributions from Italian artists &
writers. The first seven (7) issues of the Italian version of MAD
Magazine were standard size issues. The next six (6) issues were
printed in an oversize format, and this is one of them. A copy of
Italian MAD #1 is pictured next to this issue, but is shown for size
comparison only. It is not included in this auction. This Italian MAD
#11 is in decent display condition, with surface, corner and edge
wear.
Price realized: $31
Lot #262 - MAD
Magazine #78 Signed by Meglin, DeFuccio, Brenner
1963 MB $20
Here’s a
rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1963 by E.C.
Publications, this is issue #78 of MAD Magazine. Normally, this issue
wouldn't cause a stir. But, this issue has been signed on the front
cover by three (3) MAD Magazine heavyweights; Nick Meglin, Lenny
Brenner, and Jerry DeFuccio. This issue was signed to the late MAD
Magazine writer, Mr. Frank Jacobs, and each signature is accompanied
by a light greeting. This issue is in decent display condition, with
surface, corner, and edge wear, and shows a small piece missing from
the upper left hand corner of the front cover. There is also some
edge chipping along the spine.
Price realized: $43
Lot #263 - Cha
Cha Cha For Normal People 33 1/3 RPM Record w / Don Martin
Art MB $25
Here’s a
super rare piece of Don Martin memorabilia. Produced in the early
1960’s by the Canadian Musical Industries Inc. (CMI), this is a
33 1/3 rpm recording of Pierre du Jardin and the Stereosonic
Orchestra. This record is full of percussion-based music, and has
ten (10) tracks listed on the album. But most importantly, the album
cover features artwork by MAD’s MADdest artist, Mr. Don Martin.
This album is the first of five (5) different CMI albums with Mr.
Martins work, and is arguably the most difficult one to find. This
item is in Excellent display condition, with light wear around the
edges.
Price realized: $56
Lot #264 - The
Journal Of MADness Fanzine #10 w/ Original Mailing Envelope
2000 MB $10
Here's a rare
piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2000 by John Hett and
the Journal Of MADness, this lot contains issue #10 of the MAD
Magazine fanzine, The Journal Of MADness. The Journal of MADness was
a quarterly fanzine and was between thirty-two (32) and forty-eight
(48) pages in length. It covered a variety of topics in the world of
MAD Magazine, from recent MAD collectibles and early appearances of
Alfred E. Neuman, to various MAD Magazine news bits. This issue
appears to be unread, and is in Excellent display condition, with
ultra-light storage and handling wear. As an added bonus, the
original mailing envelope is included as well.
Price realized: $20
Lot #265 - The
Aspiring Cartoonist Issue #5 1995 w/ Jack Davis
Interview MB $5
Here’s a
cool piece of Jack Davis memorabilia. Published in 1995 by Yendie
Boox Publishing Inc., this is issue #5 of The Aspiring Cartoonist.
The Aspiring Cartoonist was a compact version of the more popular
Cartoonist Profiles and did more in-depth reporting on subjects in
the cartooning community. This particular issue has a six (6) page
article / interview with MAD Magazine’s Jack Davis, which
includes photos of sketches and original art. Alfred E. Neuman and
E.C.’s famous Cryptkeeper appear on the front cover, and Mr.
Davis has even added a self-portrait as well. This issue has been
read just a few times and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $6
Lot #266 -
Comic Books & Other Necessities Of Life Signed By Sergio
Aragones MB $15
Here’s a
cool piece of Sergio Aragones memorabilia. Published in 2002 by
TwoMorrows Publishing, this is a First Printing of the book, Comic
Books and Other Necessities of Life. This book was written by the
noted comic book historian, Mr. Mark Evanier, and is illustrated by
MAD Magazine’s Sergio Aragones. Mr. Aragones has also signed
the book, and drew a self-portrait on the title page. This book
appears to have never been read, and is in Excellent display
condition.
Price realized: $19
Lot #267 - MAD
Fold This Book Signed by Al Jaffee to Joe Raiola
1997 MB $50
Here’s a
cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1997 by Warner
Treasures (Warner Books), this is a First Printing of the MAD
Magazine trade paperback book, MAD Fold This Book. This book pays
homage to the creator of the MAD Magazine back cover Fold-In, Mr. Al
Jaffee. The book reprints every Fold-In Mr. Jaffee ever illustrated
for MAD (from 1964 to 1997), shows a “How To” approach to
creating a Fold In, and reprints popular Fold-Ins with the end
results. This book has been signed and dedicated by Mr. Jaffee to Joe
Raiola, a former Senior Editor at MAD Magazine. This book is in
Excellent display condition with just a hint of storage and handling
wear.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #268 - MAD
Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Porcelain Plate The Franklin Mint
1996 MB $30
Here’s a
rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1996 by the
Franklin Mint, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman fine
porcelain plate. This plate shows an image of MAD Magazine #218 on
the front, while the back shows the words, “Alfred E. Neuman
for President” along with a backwards MAD logo and the back of
Alfred E. Neuman’s head. This item is a limited edition
collectible that was available only from the Franklin Mint, and is
relatively difficult to find. It measures approx. 6 ½"
by 8 ½", and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $132
Lot #269 - MAD
TV Promotional Refrigerator Magnets Lot Of Two (2) Different
2001 MB $10
Here’s some
cool memorabilia from MAD TV. Produced in 2001 by Warner Brothers,
this is a set of two (2) different promotional refrigerator magnets.
These magnets feature scenes from the hit late night comedy series,
MAD TV, and were part of a promotional “TV Dinner”
advertising campaign. These magnets measure approx. 4” by 4”,
and are in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $41
Lot #270 -
Alfred E. Neuman / Frankenstein Fantasy PEZ Dispenser w/
Original Box MB $30
Here’s a
cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the 2000’s
by the Crypt Of Toys, this is a Pez dispenser made to look like
Alfred E. Neuman as Frankenstein. Many of the items made by the
Crypt of Toys are hand-made and one-of-a-kind, and this item is a
beauty. It is contained in its own plastic display case, and the
case is easily opened for removal. This item measures approx. 5 ¼"
tall, and is unused and in Excellent display condition. It is
beautiful.
Price realized: $105
Lot #271 -
Denmark / Danish MAD Magazine #4 “GAS”
1963 MB $30
This is a very
cool (and very rare) foreign MAD Magazine first issue. Published in
1963 by Forlaget I.K. / Williams Forlag, this is issue #4 from the
Danish version of MAD Magazine. What makes this issue extra special
is that the title is spelled "G-A-S", instead of "M-A-D".
That is because the word "GAS" is the literal translation
of the word "MAD" in the Danish language. In fact, the
first thirteen (13) issues of the Danish MAD had the word "GAS"
printed on the front cover, as the title was slowly converted to read
"MAD" instead. This issue is in VG condition, with light
surface, corner and edge wear. It is in beautiful display condition.
Price realized: $180
Lot #272 -
Denmark / Danish MAD Magazine Collection w/ “Propagana”
Stickers RARE MB $30
This is a very
cool foreign MAD Magazine collection. Published in 1966 and 1970 by
Forlaget I.K A/S, this is a set of five (5) hard to find issues from
the Danish version of MAD Magazine. This lot includes issues 19, 21,
22, 63, and 65 of the Danish MAD, but what makes these issues special
is that they all have a “Propaganda” sticker attached to
the front cover. These stickers were applied to certain issues in
order to sell them at a discounted price. These issues are all in VG
condition, with light surface, corner and edge wear. Issues 63 and
65 have also had their upper left hand corner clipped.
Price realized: $35
Lot #273 -
Alfred E. Neuman T-Shirt The Forest Lab
2000’s Size 4 XL MB $15
Here’s a
cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the early
2000’s by The Forest Lab, this is an Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt.
This shirt features Alfred E. Neuman on the front, with his face
covered by a scarf. This shirt is unlicensed, but is the first of
this design that I’ve seen. It has been washed and worn
several times, but is still in Excellent display condition. It is
also the largest MAD / Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt I’ve attempted
to sell, and is tagged at a size 4XL.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #274 -
Original Vietnam Patch w/ Alfred E. Neuman Likeness
1960’s MB $25
Here’s a
super rare piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
1960’s, this is an original cloth patch worn by United States
troops while serving in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. This
patch measures approx. 5” by 5 3/8”, and features a
cartoon-like likeness of Alfred E. Neuman, with his “What - Me
Worry?” tagline. The cloth is dirty and yellowed, but the
embroidery is in great shape. This patch s in Excellent display
condition.
Price realized: $205
Lot #275 -
National Lampoon October 1971 Issue w/ MAD
Magazine Parody MB $20
Here’s a
cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1971 by
National Lampoon Inc., this is the October 1971 (#19 overall) of
National Lampoon. National Lampoon was the more risqué
version of MAD Magazine, with more Adult content (drinking, drugs,
and nudity). This particular issue is the famous MAD Magazine parody
issue, and contains fifteen (15) pages of MADness, from the front
cover and Letters page, to parodies of Spy vs. Spy, Dave Berg’s
The Lighter Side, and the back cover Fold-In. The magazine issue
itself is in G/VG condition, with surface, cover and edge wear. But
the MAD parody issue contained inside is in Excellent display
condition.
Price realized: $20
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