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Here’s a quick update with the complete set, minus the mailing envelope but with the original ad from Cap #5 urging young Americans to join the club!
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On 7/9/2022 at 5:51 PM, pemart1966 said:
Thanks! I must really be slipping. This is another new one on me. That's 3 in a row.
I obviously have to start haunting worthpoint.
How many total memberships have you been able to record? I’d be really interested in seeing your list!
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On 7/7/2022 at 6:06 PM, pemart1966 said:
I also not the offset printing of the membership number. I've never seen that before.
I’ve seen a few that are a little offset but no other with the degree of severity as the in last 9 in the membership number on my card.
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On 7/9/2022 at 5:40 AM, pemart1966 said:
Terrific! Thanks for posting this. Now I need to find some with less than 5 digits...
Haven’t seen any that low… 12327 is the lowest I could find.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-captain-america-club-membership-card
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On 7/7/2022 at 6:06 PM, pemart1966 said:
I have a new name and membership number to add to my list. I've been hunting down names and numbers for several years now. This is the highest numbered card that I've come across thus far.
I also not the offset printing of the membership number. I've never seen that before.
As for the "Forty" - this could have been done post facto...for a litany of reasons.
That's awfully neat pencilmanship for a 10-11 year old. That could have been signed by mom...
Great acquisition and great story too. He must have prized it if he kept it for 80 odd years...
Thanks! Glad there’s a new one that you can add to the list. There is a higher numbered card though, I had come across the information for a past eBay listing on worthpoint in which a card sold that belonged to a Lee Richards and is numbered 73445.https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/extremely-captain-america-1941-2026455525
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While it isn’t a comic, it is definitely related. I don’t ever see myself parting with this badge or even upgrading it for that matter. To me, the custodians of these badges still carry the Sentinels of Liberty club and the core virtues of Captain America into to the modern age. This is my first and only badge and as a big fan of Cap and someone who often related to skinny Steve Rogers as a kid, I feel as the current keeper of the badge, it represents my very own membership as a part of something pretty darn cool and historic.
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On 7/6/2022 at 10:10 PM, OtherEric said:
What an awesome find!
Thank you! I almost couldn’t believe it when I saw it! I’m super stoked!
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On 7/6/2022 at 5:00 PM, shadroch said:
Be sure to ask if they found any old comics.
None were to be found. Per the seller who was very kind, the card was purchased through a recent estate sale and was found buried in a box of ephemera along with post cards, roadmaps, theatre tickets and so on. The seller had purchased the box because of an interest in a baseball ticket that was within and this was essentially an extra item. They also informed me that the estate sale was indeed in Virgina as well, so my hunch was correct.
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On 7/6/2022 at 1:25 PM, MattTheDuck said:
Yep, that's a real cool piece you've picked up! Where did you find this?
I don't know if you've considered trying to contact any of Mr. Sanderlin's surviving children, but you might get a good story or two. They might appreciate a personal letter about your joy in having this piece in your collection.
That's a great idea! I was thinking about it the other day, it would definitely be worth it to try!
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Hi all,
As many other on here have probably known seeing from my other posts, I had spent years (a decade to be exact) trying to hunt down a Sentinels of Liberty club badge before acquiring one summer of last year. I'm ecstatic to share here that I've recently added an original membership card now as well! I came across the membership card not long ago and knowing how scarcely they come to market, made a big push for it and went all in. I feel that I made out alright on it but am not 100% sure. Nonetheless, I wanted to share it with others upon its discovery and acquisition!
The card is of the second type of design which was most likely produced in 1942 following the departure of Simon and Kirby from the series as it features a completely redrawn image of Captain America with a slightly tweaked layout. The card here is numbered #72799 and was signed by Joe Sanderlin Jr. in pencil. After doing some more digging, I was abler to find a Joe Sanderlin Jr. on the 1940 census who lis recorded as having been born in 1931 in Arkansas and being 9 years old. Therefore, we know that he would have been 10 or 11 when sending away for his membership in 1942. This age would also have fit squarely within the target demographic of Timely. Unfortunately when looking into Joe, I came across an obituary for a man named Joseph Garrett Sanderlin Jr. who passed away at the age of 90 in Virginia earlier this year. Virginia also happens to be the location that the membership card came out of upon my purchase of it. Therefore, I think we can safely assume that Joe Sanderlin Jr, of both Arkansas and Virginia and who signed the card are all one in the same. Knowing that he passed is saddening and probably explains why his card has just know become known and was put up for sale. However, Mr. Sanderlin's card also carries a bit of inspiration as well as he most likely held onto it after all these decades since becoming a member in 1942. In fact the extensive wear makes the card seem as if it indeed spent a lifetime in a wallet or billfold. Who knows... after all these years Mr. Sanderlin may still have been inspired by Cap? Pretty neat when you think about it and at the very least, he was an original fan.
I did have some questions however as there are a few differences with my card which I haven't seen before. First, there appears to be a small rectangle shaped indentation on the bottom right portion of the card's front as well as on the bottom left of the card's reverse. It almost looks like it was held on something at one point, perhaps a wallet or money clip but I'm not sure? Also, the word "FORTY" as well as a "dot" are printed in red italicized lettering above Mr. Sanderlin's signature which again, is something I haden't seen before?
Regardless, the card is an incredible piece of history and even more amazing when you consider that it is a paper medium that survived all these years, the addition of which now completes my trifecta along with my original badge and recruiting ad from Cap #5!
I hope you enjoy!
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On 5/19/2022 at 8:42 AM, Chicago Boy said:
You getting that bad boy slabbed? Beautiful looking single page. Love the notations and old abbreviation for Illinois !
Definitely thinking about it! It would display great! I really enjoyed all of the notations as well, it makes the page a bit more unique and gives it a bit of documented history!
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On 5/17/2022 at 6:18 AM, Bluemedgroup said:
I'm pretty sure I've seen that name Norm Reeder written on top before somewhere on another book. Anyone else seen that person's name?
I’d be curious too!
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On 5/16/2022 at 7:13 PM, hapicamp said:
That is a lot of fun, congrats!
Thank you!!
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Pence copy of FF #52 for this thread!
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Hi all,
A quick post to share my newest addition to my collection and one that I’m extremely excited about! Although it isn’t much, it’s a major milestone for me. It is page #1 from Avengers #1!
The Avengers have always been a big part of my childhood along with Iron Man and Captain America, mostly because of the movies but as I’ve gotten older, the history lover in me has become more interested and familiar with the comic origins of my favorite Marvel heroes. I know there are differing opinions in regards to single pages but after buying two pages from Cap #5 and finding an alternate way to obtain historical comics that were otherwise unobtainable for me, I began to view single pages differently myself. Thus Avengers #1 came to mind as one of my all-time favorite issues and a top silver-age issue if not my favorite and I set out in search of history!
So, I’m excited to share here that I’ve added the marquee page from that landmark #1 issue in 1963! With complete issues even in the lowest grade, well out of reach for me, this page allows me a unique opportunity. Even cooler is the documentation which the page carries from its original owner stating in writing that it was most likely purchased in Chicago, Illinois on July 3, 1963 upon release! To me that elevates the history of this particular piece to another level of cool!
Without further delay I give you The Coming of The Avengers!
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Here’s another of my additions to the thread, the marquee splash page from Avengers #1!
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On 5/10/2022 at 4:25 PM, Bird said:
not hardly
I agree with that!
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Does anyone know what the most recent sale of a badge was? I saw quite a few on eBay going back to the middle of last year and one or two at auction but haven’t seen any in quite a long time.
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On 5/10/2022 at 1:28 PM, Diamonddave said:
2.5/3.0 IMO, looking for other input. I've never seen an EMPLOYEE'S COPY stamp before either.
CAP 47 3.0/3.5 if the cover stays put, single staple book and there is some stress in the staple area.
Not sure of the grade… but as always, that Cap #47 is flat out awesome!!
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On 5/10/2022 at 1:13 PM, AhsokaTano Jedi Apprentice said:
What does Pence copy mean ? Is he the artist ?
It is in reference to the UK cover price in pence. It differs from the regular cents copies in that distinction.
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On 5/10/2022 at 12:34 PM, Math Teacher said:
Agreed on both counts.
I love the pence factor!
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On 5/10/2022 at 7:20 AM, AhsokaTano Jedi Apprentice said:
I'm not sure how the self portrait affects the grade.
Not sure either. At least it is on the back cover. I do find it quite humorous that the sketch was placed on an ad stating “He’s looking for people who like to draw.”
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On 4/13/2022 at 9:49 AM, Muno42 said:
Wonderful thread. As a fellow Captain America fan, I understand the thrill! I wish I could find a full kit, but I do have an original badge, as well as a metal reproduction and the give-away plastic badge given out for Caps 40th.
Thank you for the kind words! I agree, a full kit would be awesome, however I’m stoked to have been able to find a badge!
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On 5/10/2022 at 10:32 AM, Mr. Gueermo said:
I guess the OP didn't trust those guys on the other site
Not that I didn’t trust, I just like getting multiple opinions and perhaps reasoning as to why someone may think one thing or the other. Just as well, I wanted to share a new addition with multiple folks. My initial post now reflects this and I hope you enjoy the thread!
I obviously have to start haunting worthpoint.
Will CGC grade antique and vintage college football programs?
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I have a November 8, 1924 football program from a game between Washington and California that I’d like to have graded. Is this something CGC will grade or at the very least encapsulate?
Thank you in advance!