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The E-Sylum: Volume 19, Number 23, June 5, 2016, Article 6

NEW BOOK: LUCKY BUCKS COMIC PLAY MONEY

Russ Sears submitted this announcement about his wife Jane's new book on depression-era "Lucky Bucks" play money. Thanks! Until now I believe the 1985 Richard Clothier book on Play Money of American Children was the only published catalog on the topic. It covered these items, but not to the depth of Jane's new book. I'm sure these ephemeral items are a challenge to collect today. -Editor

Lucky Bucks Promotion0001 After collecting Lucky Bucks and other "play money" since 1980, collector/author Jane Sears wrote "Lucky Bucks &Other Comic Play Money from Depression Era Newspapers 1932-43" to share with others her collection and items from collections of some of her friends.

Most collectors have never heard of Lucky Bucks play money which appeared in the comics sections of newspapers in 1932 and 1933. This 231 page book tells the stories of Lucky Bucks and other similar items from the Great Depression. Printed in color, it has over 1500 illustrations including over 1000 Lucky Bucks.



Featured on the Lucky Bucks are characters from comic strips of the day. Include are Mickey Mouse, Blondie, Barney Google, Felix the Cat, Skippy, Popeye and many others. Readers are taken back in time to learn about the early days of many comic strips, the characters featured in them and how Lucky Bucks were used in commerce and as collector's items.

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Retail price of the book is $ 59.95. E-Sylum readers in the United States may purchase the book at a special price of $ 52.95 Orders may be sent to Jane Sears, 9323 Waltham Woods Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21234. Questions about the book may be sent to  MaryJaneSears1@Gmail.com .

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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