Vol. 3, No. 6, October-November-December 2007
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WWII Comic Postcards: The Army-Navy Series
An article by Tom Garnhart, author of
COMIC POSTCARDS OF WWII(Thomas O. Garnhart)
One of the most delightful and longer series of WWII comics is that printed by Tichnor and issued by the “Army-Navy Card Co.”. Most of these are easily recognized with their dark yellow borders and sharp drawings by SAX with rich coloring. There are some 56 such cards that we know about, all numbered. The numbering system runs from 1 to 35 (Army), 101 – 112 (Air Corp), and 201 – 209 (Navy).
Tichnor also issued a “C” series of “Airplane Comics” including ten cards. Nine of these are identical to cards in the Army-Navy series. The tenth is reproduced in two other Tichnor series.
Only recently have we been able to document that each of the first ten cards in the Tichnor Army-Navy series exist in two versions. The more common version is yellow bordered like most others in the series. Most are not signed. The less common and earlier version is full bleed (borderless). Each of these is signed SAX. The second version of the card is redrawn from the first, but in a highly similar style. On nine of the cards, the subject matter is similar, though the inscription may vary. However one card (#5) is entirely dissimilar. Postmarks from 1940 found on several of the full bleed versions indicate that they were produced prior to the US involvement in WWII. They may well have been the inspiration for issuing that more popular yellow bordered version.
Inscriptions on the yellow-bordered cards: 1. Camp – 67 mi. 2. I coulda stayed home and do this. 3. Even the General gets one like this. 4. Is something the matter sergeant? 5. Our ‘Pest” bugler. 6. And that’s not all. 7. Am I supposed to live in that? 8. How do I look? 9. Say! You’re pretty lucky buddy … 10. The General’s car, huh!
Inscriptions on the full-bleed cards: 1. Camp – 67 mi. 2. I’m going to see the Chaplin 3. And style you want – under tow inches. 4. Is something the matter sergeant? 5. (No inscription – 2 soldiers, one smoking with arm in sling) 6. And that’s not all. 7. Am I supposed to live in that? 8. What now? 9. Say! You’re pretty lucky buddy … 10. The General’s car, huh!
Editor's Note: Tom Garnhart presented the program this year at the Wichita International Postcard and Paper Show in October. The event was very well attended, and Tom generated lots of interest in the World War II Linen Comics with his Powerpoint presentation. As always, a job well done....thanks Tom.
Lyn Knight Postcard and Paper Auction Spring Sale
May 21-23, 2008 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Morning.)
(Lot Viewing Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, May 18,19,20, earlier by appointment)
Lyn Knight Postcard and Paper Auction 2008 Spring Sale Catalog is Ready for Pre-Orders. Shipping will occur in April. Price is $25 USPS Priority postpaid ($35 non-U.S. address), and prices realized will be forwarded by mail after auction.
A New Years Greeting From Lyn Knight Auctions
The beginning of the New Year finds everyone with a lot to do. Our staff has been busy preparing for the Spring Postcard Sale scheduled for May 21-23, 2008. The dates once again precede the Memorial Weekend Kansas City Postcard Club Show. The Kansas City Postcard Club show is a fixture in the midwest with dealers and collectors coming from all over the U.S. and our being able to associate our sales date with the Club show dates has been a great addition to everyones fun. The club show is at the Lenexa Community Center, Pflumm at 95th, just a stone's throw from our auction on Santa Fe Trail Drive, just off 95th. With all activities centered around 95th street, near I-35. There are lots of eating places, and motels, and Oak Park Mall nearby. A great time was had by all last May, and we urge you to join with us in the fun again this year. Our auction facility, at 14144 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS, was a big hit with our postcard friends, and received rave reviews from the attendees. Lot viewing will once again precede the sale for several days, earlier by appointment.
We are currently accepting consignments for our 2008 Spring Postcard Sale, scheduled for May 21-23, 2008, at our auction facility in Lenexa, KS. Please contact us soon if you would like to discuss consigning your material as we are currently accepting better material, and bulk holdings, as well as collections and accumulations for our May sale.
If you would rather sell your postcards than consign them, we are buyers of collections and accumulations of small groups to the largest collections and offer immmediate payment for all purchases, please consider us.
Our representative, Jim Taylor will be at the Lyn Knight Auction table at the following shows to discuss consignments for our Spring Auction event:
Orlando International Paper and Postcard Show, January 4,5, Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando, Florida.
Fred Tenney's Greater Phoenix Arizona show January 25,26. North Phoenix Baptist Church Fellowship Center, 5757 North Central, Phoenix, AZ
Springfield MO, Feb 8,9, Lamplighter Inn North, Springfield MO
Dallas TX, Feb 15,16, Dallas Postcard Club Show, Southfork Hotel, Central Expy, Plano Tx
Austin Texas, Feb 22,23. Capital of Texas Postcard Club Show, Wyndom Woodward Hotel, South I-35, Austin TX
Give us a call or an email for an appointment or come see us at the show.
Come by and visit, and let's see if we can't work your collection into our May sale.
Thank you for a Great 2007, and join with us in a Prosperous 2008!
Lyn Knight
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