The Attic

In the Attic you might find old souvenirs, promotional and advertising items, paper collectibles, and just some cool old funky stuff that hasn't seen the light of day in a while.

"Vintage" or "New": The words you see at the beginning of each description indicates you are purchasing either an old original (vintage) or a reproduction / retro item (new).

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VINTAGE
TWA promotional award, 1970s: Here's a fun piece! Big heavy block of wood, original black paint, with a Lucite cube on top. Sandwiched inside the clear cube is a green happy face. A brass plaque on the front reads, "TWA happy customers award". It has been inscribed, "Presented to William J. Polly". It stands just over 12" tall and is in excellent condition. $22.
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VINTAGE
Pyrex calendar, 1934-35: Unusual in that it does not cover a "calendar" year, but instead covers November 1934 to October 1935. Nothing is missing, that is just the way it was designed. Each month features the calendar, plus recipes for "Meal of the Month", and tips on using your Pyrex pieces. 8-1/2" x 19" when hanging. Very fine condition. $7.50.
Click here to see the simple cover.
Shipping: First class, $4.25.
VINTAGE
Framed Greyhound Bus ad, 1940s: "We're off to see this Amazing America" reads the headline on this full-color magazine ad. Beautiful illustration features scenic sites around the USA. Ad has been professionally matted and framed, behind glass, in a simple aluminum frame (not vintage). Frame size is 12-1/4" wide x 16-1/4" tall (image is 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"). Mint condition. $38.
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VINTAGE
Las Vegas souvenir postcard, 1950s: Unused and mint condition. Card features signs of well known casinos of the day including The Golden Nugget, Pioneer Club, Flamingo, etc. $5.
Shipping: First class, $2.50.

VINTAGE
Las Vegas matchbook collection, 30 pieces: Collection includes 26 match books and 4 match boxes, all advertising various casinos and hotels such as the Sands, Sahara and Thunderbird (including two different Siegfried and Roy promos from the early days at the Frontier). Most are from the 1970s/80s period. There are three duplicates, otherwise all different. Most unused, although a few have only partial matches. $15 for all.
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Shipping: First class with insurance and delivery confirmation, $5.50.
VINTAGE
Collection of 25 airline swizzle sticks: Swizzles date from the 1960s to the 1990s and include TWA, Delta, American Airlines, Western. Continental and JAL. Some duplicates. All mint. $6 for all.
Shipping: First class, $3.50.
VINTAGE
Set of 3 Art Deco skyscraper postcards, 1940s: Unused and mint condition. Featuring illustrations of the Rockefeller Center and two different versions of the Empire State building. $12 for all 3.
Shipping: First class with delivery confirmation, $2.50.
VINTAGE
Chicago World's Fair postcard, 1934: Colorful illustration of the fair's Federal Building at night. Postcard has been used and is postmarked Oct. 5, 1934. A one cent Yosemite stamp is attached. Excellent condition. $5.
Shipping: First class with delivery confirmation, $2.50.

VINTAGE
Standard oil road map for Wyoming, 1940s: Map features a nice illustration on the cover, plus a product page inside. 4" x 9" folded (folds out to 26-1/2" x 18"). Near mint condition. $7.50.
Shipping: First class, $3.50.
Click here to see photo of back cover.

VINTAGE
Camping directory, 1930s: Sponsored by Conoco, this 24 page brochure lists campsites of the day, throughout the south central United States. Excellent condition. 4" x 9". $5.
Shipping: First class, $3.50.

VINTAGE
Two old Edgeworth pipe tobacco tins: #1) Pocket tin measuring 3-1/2" x 2-12" x 3/4" with hinged lid. Super nice condition and real clean (no rust, dents, or scratches). Still has partial paper seal present. Would guess it dates back to 1940s or earlier. #2) Tin can with pop off lid. 4-1/4" diameter x 4" high. Nice condition with no dents, however there are a few scrapes here and there and lid has a some rust. Inside is real clean. 1950s/60s. $12 for both.
Click here to see inside #1.
Click here to see inside #2.
Shipping: Parcel post, $5.95

VINTAGE
Royal Crown coupon, 1950s: Coupon measures 3-1/4" x 5-1/2". It would get you a "free frosty cold bottle of RC" back in its day. Unused and near mint. Front and back are pictured. $4.
Shipping: First class, $2.50.

NEW
Cotton Club framed print: 32" x 24" high-quality, black and white poster of the New York Cotton Club in the 1930s. Framed behind glass in a simple metal black frame. Marked "Michael Ochs Archives". $60.
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ARIZONA COLLECTIBLES:
This page has memories from our days of growing up in Phoenix and around Arizona. You'll find maps, promotional items, post cards and several surprises. Pictured is an out of print book on Phoenix.

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DISNEY COLLECTIBLES:
Here's a collection of some old Disney goodies. Remember Davy Crockett, Pinocchio and Snow White? They are here, not to mention a few collectibles relating to Disneyland. And finally, some very early Mickey and Minnie items finish off the collection. Some of this stuff is older than we are . . . and that's old!

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OUT OF PRINT BOOKS, ETC.
This page features lots of good vintage books, booklets and magazines. Featuring advertising brochures, travel guides, cookbooks, manuals, pop culture and other interesting subjects. In addition, you will find current (in-print) books on Mid Century design, architecture, roadside attractions, lifestyles, furniture and accessories of the 20th Century.

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VINTAGE ADVERTISING SIGNS AND DISPLAYS:
A nice collection of authentic old sings, thermometers and store displays that advertise soft drinks, cigarettes and other luxuries of life from the good old days.

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ADVERTISING CHARACTERS:
Reddy Kilowatt, Elsie The Cow, Big Boy and more. Here you will find some of the happy little characters that sold us everything from burgers and ice cream to electricity and cigarettes.

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VINTAGE RECORDS:
Here you will find 33 1/3 rpm LP Albums; 45 rpm singles, EPs, and picture sleeves; and even some old 78 rpm records. Album covers and picture sleeves make wonderful collectibles to display and we even have snap in frames. Shown is a mint condition "Saturday Night Fever" two-record set from 1977.

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COKE COLLECTIBLES:
You'll find lots of Coke goodies, both vintage and new repro items. Right now we have trays, signs, napkin holders, straw holders, cup dispensers, bottle openers and other assorted goodies. Check it out...

Click here to see the Coke page.

POLYNESIAN COLLECTIBLES:
Here you'll find lots of tiki stuff, hula girls and other Polynesian goodies for your collection including carved heads, mugs, ashtrays, party lights and much more. Both vintage and retro goodies to choose from.

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CLEARANCE PAGE:
50% TO 75% DISCOUNTS. Here you will find items from our various pages that have been discontinued or need to be moved out. Pictured is an Old Dutch Cleanser decal with a clearance price of $6. Check out all the other deals on good stuff with good prices.

Click here to see the CLEARANCE PAGE.


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