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...I've got 178 different Gulf blotters, and know of at least 15 I don't have...yet...
...some can be found for as little as $5, but a few will set you back $50 and up...
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Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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I've actually seen a few of the earliest Texaco blotters go $100 plus. Like anything else, rarity, condition and desireablity will create levels of value. On the bright side, you can put together a nice collection on a limited budget. I myself have have just a few but I once bought a Wolf's Head of modest graphics because it was originally from just across the rivert from me at a dealership that no longer exists. I learned a little local history just from that one purchase. One of my favorites... ....and a couple others.....
........Dave ___________________________________________________ Looking for old, rare, auto light bulb tins
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These are from the early 30s... The pamphlet and blotter were given to the Motorist to advertise Tydol's New Motor Oil:
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I've actually seen a few of the earliest Texaco blotters go $100 plus. Like anything else, rarity, condition and desireablity will create levels of value. On the bright side, you can put together a nice collection on a limited budget. I myself have have just a few but I once bought a Wolf's Head of modest graphics because it was originally from just across the rivert from me at a dealership that no longer exists. I learned a little local history just from that one purchase. One of my favorites... ....and a couple others..... Yep, Texaco in some cases several hundreds. I sold a book with 20 or so nos uncut Texaco Blotters from the 20's for $2000.00 a little while back.
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Wow all of these are very nice in the graphic department like you all said.
Here's a big question. Are there repops of blotters?
Love those Tydols!!
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Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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On Ebay, I've seen blotters being advertised; That were not blotters... They were thin "paper" advertising... I've seen others that were in actuality, post cards... On ebay, if someone just gives a "vague" description in their ad, I send them an email and ask for a photo of the back side... Here is the front and backs of a blotter from the 1940s, a blotter from the 1920s and a postcard from the late 1970s: Hope this helps?
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Even the pump companies, especially Bennett and Tokheim. These are sold, but here is some pic of some I used to have: http://petrolianacollectibles.com/tokheim%20blotters.htmJack Sim
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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Thanks Mike
Always Looking for any Pure Oil and Sunoco Items.
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