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Lot #51: 1:12 Vintage Miniature Ephemera & Gumball Book Lot - 1970s Kwakups, Matchbox Replicas +

Sold for

$43.00

Time Remaining:

Closed (bidding was extended)

End time:

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:45:28 PM

Step back in time with this charming curated collection of vintage miniature paper ephemera, replica product packages, and micro-books. Perfectly sized for 1:12 scale dollhouses, room boxes, junk journals, or miniature shadowbox art, this lot brings unmatched nostalgia to any collection. Key Highlights & Value Points: • Authentic 1970s Gumball Vending Mini-Books: Features highly collectible micro-miniature humor booklets, including genuine Kwakups from Mini-Books Chicago. Originally dispensed as prizes in vintage gumball machines, these micro-sized jokes/riddles are highly sought after by retro novelty collectors. • Vintage Book & Matchbox Replicas: Includes a beautifully styled miniature books, classic classic pulp movie posters (Citizen Kane, Liberty), and vintage novelties. • Period-Accurate Mini Advertising Signs: Dozens of tiny replica store signs, transit posters, and broadsides capturing early-to-mid 20th-century Americana ("Soda Water .02", "Around the World S.S. Cleveland", "Holiday Sale Items"). Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, November 14 2026

Category A: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Pickup Location:  Bishopsgate Avenue, Hamilton, ON, L8V 3K5 View Map (opens in new window)

Seller Shipping Information

 

All items are eligible for shipping. 

Canada-wide and North America-wide shipping. 

 

For a shipping quote, please contact Bishopsgate Estate Services at 

 

[email protected] and include your address.

 

Shipping fees MUST be paid to Bishopsgate Estate Services separately from your lot payment.

 


Bidding Starts:

Monday, November 2, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Friday, November 13, 2026 between 12:30 AM and 1:15 AM

See individual items for exact closing times.

Bid Date

Bid Amount

Nov 13, 2026, 12:43:28 AM UTC

$43.00

Nov 13, 2026, 12:42:48 AM UTC

$40.00

Nov 13, 2026, 12:42:49 AM UTC

$40.00

Nov 13, 2026, 12:42:39 AM UTC

$37.00

Nov 13, 2026, 12:42:04 AM UTC

$34.00

Nov 13, 2026, 12:41:51 AM UTC

$31.00

Nov 13, 2026, 12:37:48 AM UTC

$28.00

Nov 12, 2026, 8:21:01 PM UTC

$25.00

Nov 12, 2026, 2:57:29 PM UTC

$22.00

Nov 12, 2026, 2:57:27 PM UTC

$19.00

Nov 12, 2026, 2:57:27 PM UTC

$17.00

Nov 12, 2026, 3:51:45 AM UTC

$14.00

Nov 10, 2026, 8:46:10 PM UTC

$11.00

Nov 10, 2026, 8:46:08 PM UTC

$10.00

Nov 10, 2026, 8:46:09 PM UTC

$10.00

Nov 10, 2026, 8:46:07 PM UTC

$9.00

Nov 10, 2026, 8:46:07 PM UTC

$8.00

Nov 10, 2026, 8:46:05 PM UTC

$7.00

Nov 10, 2026, 8:46:05 PM UTC

$6.00

Nov 9, 2026, 7:33:17 AM UTC

$5.00

Nov 9, 2026, 7:33:17 AM UTC

$4.00

Nov 9, 2026, 7:33:10 AM UTC

$3.00

Nov 9, 2026, 7:33:10 AM UTC

$2.00

Nov 3, 2026, 7:32:09 PM UTC

$1.00

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