Month: March 2012

Andy Rooney Estate – Two Madame Alexander 1954 MARY ELLEN Companion Dolls 31″ Twin

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We were fortunate to have participated in an estate sale at Andy Rooney’s Connecticut home a few weeks ago.  (scroll below for a picture of the house and the crowd waiting.)  This was a very special event, and gave us an opportunity to obtain some wonderful collectibles to bring to you, his loyal fans.

Rooney had 2 identical twin girls, born in 1950. At the estate sale they were offering the 2 companion PLAYPAL size dolls that each girl was given in 1954- 1955. This listing features Twin “A” doll – a Madame Alexander MARY ELLEN hard plastic 31″ large companion size walker.  Unusual MA walker doll, only offered for one year by Alexander.  Especially interesting because of the Rooney twins connection. 

Doll Details:

  • Hard plastic, rooted nylon hair, sleep eyes, very lovely mouth.
  • Face paint is excellent, overall condition very good with some scuff marks on paint as shown in photos.  Overall VERY clean, original hair style can use a little refreshing but still excellent.
  • Stringing is loose in legs and she cannot stand on her own; we are including a doll stand.
  • Outfit is not original MA but is 1950’s untagged and charming; bloomers & socks & shoes I believe are factory original. Includes a vintage ladybug pin for extra sweet detail that was placed on the top of the collar!  All clothing shows some wear (some tears on nylon socks) but the ensemble displays very nicely and is of the fifties.

The two dolls have been together for over 60 years; we have them listed separately, but it would be so excellent if bidders have interest in keeping them as a set.

Please check our eBay Store Connectibles for these dolls and other Andy Rooney collectibles.

Two Vintage 1930’s Portable Typewriters w/ case – Underwood 77 Noiseless – Smith Corona Maroon Silent Unusual Excellent

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Pictured here is a Underwood Vintage 77 Noiseless Typewriter with Original Case and Cover.    This typewriter has been stored for years in the case, which accounts for its excellent condition.

I doubt that you will find this 1930’s Underwood Noiseless in better condition, this is a real beauty.  The cover has some flaws at the corners, but is still intact with good graphics.  The case is in very good condition with two original case keys.

Pictured on the left is a Vintage Maroon LC Smith Corona Portable Typewriter with Original Case.    This typewriter has been stored for years in the case, which accounts for its excellent condition.

This is a great looking typewriter and really stands out in the maroon color. The case is also in good condition.

Many photographs and a more detailed description are included on eBay for a better evaluation of the condition.  Both of these beautiful typewriters can be found in our eBay Store Connectbiles.

US Army Hour 1960’s Good Morning VIETNAM type Vinyl Record Radio Show T-471 EXC

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We’ve just obtained a wonderful original collection of vinyl LP recordings of “The Army Hour” radio show that were broadcast during the Vietnam War in the 1960’s-70’s to the military.  Reminds me of the “Good Morning Vietnam” type of show.  Visual condition of most appears excellent.

12″ LP record album produced by the Office of the Chief of Information, Department of the Army. Each program is on one side of the 33-1/3 rpm record and runs 25 minutes and features Vietnam combat news stories & popular music of the time. Also includes the printed information describing the content for the Program Director of the show. Some are dated.

Show here is Program T-471 and Program T-472. Details:

T-471:

History of Panthathlon training. Interview with an Army soldier who was on the 1968 U.S. Olympic Team in the Panthathlon.
Music: Hawaiian War Chant, U.S. Army Band dedicated “The Spirit of Victory” to the Pentathlon, I Can’t Stop Loving You by the Surf-casters, and Steve Lawrence singing “There’ll be some Changes made.”

T-472:

Interview with a volunteer Combat Nurse serving in Vietnam.
Story of a helicopter test pilot.
Music – Until the Real Thing Comes Along, Song of the Army Nurse Corps, songs by Army Dance Band.

These are remarkable and hard to find recordings. We’re listing them one at a time.  See all of them in our eBay store: Connectibles.