LQQK! > RARE 1930s Sambo & Dinah Performing Puppets Antique Toys Start Price USD 199.00 Current Price USD 199.00 Time Left 15 days 11 hours 59 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 26, 2008 End Time Saturday, January 24, 2009 Location Bedford, Indiana See more about 'LQQK! > RARE 1930s Sambo & Dinah Performing Puppets' Description These 1930's VERY RARE, I mean RARE, SAMBO & DINAH String Punchout Cardboard PUPPETS, are in excellent condition.  They represent a SENSITIVE part of HISTORY never to be repeated.  They are already strung together and are 17 inches tall.  Included are the puppets, original punchout cardboard and original marketing envelope.  I will list the wording on the packaging envelope only to detail the rare history of these puppets.   The envelope reads:   " SAMBO and DINAH ", or The Performing Coons, These lively "Cullud Coons" are exceedingly popular wherever introduced, both with young and old.  Their jointed figures are dressed in the bright southern costumes of the old plantation style.  They can be made to dance to music and perform various gyrations and movements while the operator may be some distance from them.  The movements are so natural that one is inclined to think them endowed with real life.  Full instructions are in enclosed envelope By following which the Coons will, at the command of the operator, lie down, stand up, dance, etc.  PRICE ONLY 15 CENTS THE PAIR, JOHNSON SMITH & COMPANY, "Only Concern of it's Kind in America".  6615 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich. These are original and in excellent condition.  In the past year, I have only found ONE PAIR on the internet @ $550.00.  They included the instructions, but do not know the condition.  THE PUPPETS in THIS LISTING DO NOT have the instructions, but otherwise are complete, in excellent condition, and a excellent RARE HISTORICAL addition to any collection or museum.  Don't miss this opportunity to own a RARE PIECE OF HISTORY NEVER TO BE REPRODUCED!  We're moving and do not want take a chance of losing this history or getting damaged,  THIS REALLY IS A RARE PIECE OF HISTORY.  I WILL NOT RELIST.  MAKE ME A REASONABLE OFFER!!!   I described the Puppets to the best of my ability and tried to display good pictures.  If you have ANY questions, PLEASE feel free to contact me, as I am stating up front that this item is fragile.  BUYER MUST contact seller before returning, shipped prepaid and insured for full amount paid.  Only the price of the item will be refunded at the option of the seller.  They are of museum quality,  need to be displayed and not handled any more than possible.  Thank you and God Bless!                                                                                                                                            Place a Bid!