Page 2 - 0918

Page 2 The Antique Shoppe September, 2018
NON-SPORT CARDS Spacemen,” is a favorite.
Others include “Space Patrol,” “Conquest of Space,” and “Trip to the Moon,”
Continued From Page 1 most dating from the 1950s to the mid-1970s. Science fiction television series,
In the same year, King Features’ some with photos and some with artwork, such the various “Star Treks” and “Star
comic strip hero, “Henry,” made his Wars,” “Lost in Space,” “Land of the Giants,” and the English “Dr. Who,” have large
appearance. As did, International followings.
Chewing Gum’s 24-card group Besides the cards themselves, many related items are also collected. These include
called “Don’t Let It Happen Over individual wrappers, boxes, uncut sheets from the printers (usually with 132 cards,
Here.” Several other sets were also enough for two complete sets), and the original artwork. These items appeal to a
distributed in 1938, including one small but dedicated coterie of collectors.
about Frank Buck, the folk hero Other than gum packets, there are a few
wild game hunter. other sources for non-sport cards. The cereal
The abundance or scarcity of companies at one time were involved, including
military topics is directly related in the 1990s, the giant national bakers, such
to the publics feelings about our as Wonder Bread and Drakes Cakes, which
involvement in war. World War offered their own sets. Usually, 24 cards of a
II, for instance, witnessed the Box of “Elvis” gum cards popular theme - “The Incredible Hulk,” “Close
publication of many sets, such as (Donross, 1978) Encounters of the Third Kind,” etc. - they came
“Uncle Sam” Gum Inc., 1941) War one to a package, just like their distant l9th
News Pictures” (Gum Inc., 1939) century ancestors, the premium inserts.
“War Bulletins (Gum Inc., 1942) “War Gum” (Gum Inc., 1942) as well as Non-sport gum cards are a colorful
“Defending America” (1941). The Korean War conflict inspired far fewer (i.e. and fascinating hobby that offers not only
“Freedom’s War”) and the Vietnam War only one - Philadelphia Gum s “Green excitement, nostalgia and history, but
Berets.” Also, the Communist scare of the McCarthy era resulted in several reasonably-priced treasures as well.
interesting sets, such as “Fight the Red Menace.”
Since the late 1940s, the non-sport card industry has concentrated mostly
on the world of entertainment. Radio, movies and television have all been the
basis for numerous sets. Those for radio and early television revolved around
the stars headlining the broadcasts. In 1948, for example there was Bowman s
“Movie Stars, and in the 1950s, “Television and Radio Stars of N.B.C.”
Possibly the most famous and rarest of all is Topps 1962 Mars Attacks.”
This 55-card set depicted a Martian invasion of our planet and Earth s “Sea Raiders”
subsequent retaliation. “Mars Attacks” also has the distinction of being the (World Wide Gum Co., 1930s)
only gum card set ever to be a movie.
Sets with illustrated scenes are very popular, with early fanciful space “Mars Attacks”
travel and planetary exploration topping wish lists. Bowman’s “Jets, Rockets, (Topps, 1962)

A Would You Like To Be An NORTH PORT Vintage Finder’s
Asheford
P Institute of Antique Appraiser or Dealer? Warehouse “llc”
P Antiques Pleasure home study course that offers tremendous financial & personal rewards. VFW
Since 1966, The Asheford Institute of Antiques has been providing a Profit and
R CERTIFIED APPRAISAL PROGRAM  75  Dean & Diane Castellano
A You Can: For a FREE booklet mail coupon to: 1075 Innovation Avenue
Unit 106
I • Become a Certified Appraiser ASHEFORD  75 North Port, FL 34289
• Start your own business from your home
S C • Learn to sell & appraise online INSTITUTE OF ANTIQUE 941-228-8112
981 Harbor Blvd.,
941-228-7804
A O • Choose the hours you wish to work Ste. 3, Dept. 275WQ150
• Become an “antique interior designer”
Destin, FL 32541-2525
Priced to Sell
L U • Complete a professional-level Course with a Diploma or call: 1-877-444-4508 & Dealer Friendly
ASK HOW ... HERE!
R NAME _______________________________________________________________
S ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________ www.vintagefinderswarehouse.com Exclusive Retailer
Dixie Belle Paint
CITY ______________________STATE ______________ ZIP __________________
E www.asheford.com vintagefinderswarehouse@yahoo.com
Cherry Hill is Back & Better Than Ever

PORT
CHARLOTTE

Cherry Hill Home
(Formerly Cherry Hill Antiques)
Where Fun & Design Come Together
Antiques, Art, Vintage, Decorating Decor,
Famous Marc Art, New & Recycled
2811 Tamiami Tr. Unit N
Port Charlotte, FL
(Between Port Charlotte Blvd. & West Tarpon)
941-286-8617 Fri. 11-4, Sat. 12-4 or Appt.
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
SEP. 16 • 2PM
Entertainment, Food, Prizes, Sales & More
Listen to “Marc Speaking” radio show Saturdays 10:05am
1580am wccf am or stream anytime anyplace at:
www.CherryHillAntiques.com