This is one of Beistle's iconic Halloween party games made from 1933-38. Although many were produced and many still exist, the large form factor and the ridged edges conspire to make this game hard-to-find in this super condition. Given who is selling this game, I don't think you could go wrong. Snap it up!
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VINTAGE 1920'S (2) GERMAN HALLOWEEN EMBOSSED DIECUTS
Whomever the buyer was got one of the best deals in 2012 scooping these very hard-to-find mini-diecuts up for a song. The listing only lasted 2.5 minutes! I sure wish I was browsing Ebay at that time!
1920'S GERMAN EMBOSSED DIECUTS JACK O'LANTERN & GIRL RARE
This purchase was THE best buy in 2012 to date. I've never seen these two mini-diecuts before, which means these are off-the-scale rare. The seller made a very serious error in listing these with a Buy-It-Now of $79.99. This pair may very well have brought ten times that amount.
Vintage Pumpkin Head Jack O Lantern Garland Nearly 5 FEET JOL Die Cut
This is an exceptionally rare garland, made by Beistle in the early 1920s. I bought the identical example for my personal collection about 8 years ago. This is the first time I've seen it offered for sale since then. The seller indicates this is in near-perfect condition. If you collect rare Beistle paper, snap this right up.
MINT 1930’S BEISTLE DIECUT SUNFLOWER GIRL LITHOGRAPHED TALLY
Wow, I wouldn't have projected this tally card to have ever gone this high. I know this one, as well as its mate (see page 218), is difficult to locate but...Prices for mint golden age Beistle items are stronger now than perhaps ever.
HALLOWEEN VICTORIA CARLSBAD AUSTRIA DEVIL HEAD MATCH HOLDER
This match holder was the most commonly produced item amongst those comprising the full set. (A full set can be seen on page 115.) The larger humidor is less common. The ashtray and the plate had a manufacturing run of merely ten, so they are essentially impossible to now buy. The complete set was made as an advertising gift to the top clients of King Bourbon and Setter Rye. The match holder up for sale is missing its glass eyes.
Children's Hallowe'en Party Decorations Book Beistle Complete Halloween 1920s
These complete 1923 Beistle party sets have been a strong seller for many years on the secondary market, typically bringing between $350-450.
Vintage Beistle Halloween Standups New In Wax Paper Package Old Stock
The seller must be delighted with this puzzling result. Given how common these decorations are, the ending price seems much, much too high.
DENNISON vintage 1920s Halloween Nut Cup OWL CAT PUMPKINS WITCH
This nut cup, one of a set of four that Dennison made in ~1929, is a transitional piece along the way from Dennison's traditional representational imagery to more fantastical imagery that took over briefly in 1930-1931. That comment aside, the nut cups from this set are tough to find in acceptable condition.
Vintage Halloween Tambourine, U.S.A., J. CHEIN & CO, 1920's, NR
I haven't seen this tambourine in this condition in many years. From the photos it appears that the litho is near flawless and the coloring is deep and rich. I expect this to go high.
Vintage Halloween VERY RARE Diecut BEISTLE Fairy Clock 1923
The starting price on this diecut, in imperfect condition, is much too high.
Set of 4 German Cutout Decorations
These quite rare diecuts were made in Saxony (and should be marked on the reverse...) and were typically sold in like sets of four, meaning this is probably a mixture from two separate envelopes. Nonetheless, the condition looks great and collectors of early Halloween paper should snap this enveloped foursome up without delay.
Vintage Diecut Embossed Cardboard Halloween Black Cat Stand Up Decoration
The buyer got a tremendous deal snapping this large diecut up for a mere $58.86. I suspect that many more such bargains will be had between now and Halloween. There is a fine array of high-quality items up right now. This, combined with the lateness of the season, may conspire to create opportunities for further bargains in the next two to three weeks.
VINTAGE 1930'S BEISTLE HALLOWEEN FULL-BODIED BLACK CAT DIECUT
This very large diecut with serrated edges was one of a set made by Beistle beginning in 1932. It is exceedingly difficult to find one of these in this nice condition.
ANTIQUE HALLOWEEN INTERLOCKING DANCING CATS, ESTATE, 21" x 7"
Glad to see that this seemingly perfect Gibson table centerpiece, manufactured in the late 1920s, brought $110.39. If the envelope had been present, it certainly would have brought much more.