HAPPY THOUGHT TOBACCO PAPER SIGN.

Extremely scarce sign with fabulous graphics of a U. S. Navy Commissary sailor kneeling dockside behind stacked crates of “Happy Thought” Tobacco, each bearing a paper label in his likeness. A naval ship is under full sail at sea in the background with “Happy Thought” lettered on the bow and its sail. Oval vignette at the top shows the sailor’s sweetheart with his picture in hand captioned “Happy Thought”. Copyright 1884 by Donaldson Brothers, Five Points, N. Y. for The Wilson & McCallay Tobacco Co., Middletown, Ohio. SIZE: Image: 12″ w x 28-1/4″ h. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Richard J. Miller. CONDITION: Near excellent; small crease with paper break in two spots at left side. 1-15064 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1643

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1643	$1,540.50	HAPPY THOUGHT TOBACCO PAPER SIGN. Extremely scarce sign with fabulous graphics of a U. S. Navy Commissary sailor kneeling dockside behind stacked crates of “Happy Thought” Tobacco, each bearing a paper label in his likeness. A naval ship is under full sail at sea in the background with “Happy Thought” lettered on the bow and its sail. Oval vignette at the top shows the sailor’s sweetheart with his picture in hand captioned “Happy Thought”. Copyright 1884 by Donaldson Brothers, Five Points, N. Y. for The Wilson & McCallay Tobacco Co., Middletown, Ohio. SIZE: Image: 12″ w x 28-1/4″ h. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Richard J. Miller. CONDITION: Near excellent; small crease with paper break in two spots at left side. 1-15064 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1643 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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HAPPY THOUGHT TOBACCO PAPER SIGN.