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Vintage Beistle " Complete Party Outfit for Hallowe'en " 1918 Decorations &Games

If you’ve been waiting to get a nearly complete early Beistle Complete Party Outfit - this is your chance. As this wonderful seller says in the listing, I personally examined this. I was blown away by the condition. It seems that the original buyer used and discarded the lampshades then stored everything else away not to see the light of day for 100 years. This is a notoriously difficult set to complete. Interestingly, the shades are perhaps the easiest elements to find. The seller is a personal friend. She’s been in the vintage Halloween collecting field nearly as long as I have and is quite knowledgeable. She is eminently trustworthy. As I type this, the price is already at $1500. Given the quality and rarity - there is plenty of room to run!