The R. F. Outcault Sales List

   

Welcome to The R. F. Outcault Sales List, page 1, featuring the Yellow Kid. All items on this list relate to the work of R. F. Outcault, and most of them were produced around the turn of the century. All items are described, pictured, and priced for immediate sale. Shipping and insurance costs will be added to all purchases. Any item may be returned in the condition it was shipped for a full refund if you are not satisfied with it. All of these items are also pictured in a video tape showing 362 different items, which is available for $25 if you want a larger picture of the item. Finally, as I am a collector and not a dealer, I am also willing to consider trades. Please feel free to contact me at the addresses at the bottom of the page.

There are a lot of pictures on this page, so please wait for them to come into view.

Yellow Kid Calendar Postcard

Lot #1
Yellow Kid Calendar Postcard, February, 1912
Although the YK calendar postcards were issued over several years, only 12 different images were ever created, one for each month. Thus the image for February, 1912, looked identical to the image for February, 1914. Calendar cards were published in a larger format than regular postcards; if you find one the same size, it has been trimmed to fit an album or some other storage mechanism. Untrimmed cards in NM/M condition are rare and might sell for up to $250! Cards in lesser condition, especially those that have been trimmed, sell for much less. The easiest way to tell if a card has been trimmed is to measure it or check to see if there is a reasonable border around the text and store name in the lower right corner. This card is priced at $75.


Yellow Kid Calendar Postcard

Lot #2
Yellow Kid Calendar Postcard, March, 1912
Another YK calendar card, this one is dated March, 1912. Although the card appears to be in reasonably nice condition, you can see that it has been trimmed significantly. This card is priced at $25.


Buster Brown and His Bubble, Card #1

Lot #3
Buster Brown and His Bubble, Card #1
R. F. Outcault once said that he thought this set of 10 postcards published around 1904 was some of the finest art he ever produced! They all contain Buster Brown and Tige, and 5 of them contain Pore Li'l Mose and the Yellow Kid and their respective pets. Although the art is on a postcard, the right side of the postcard is blank for a message. While the cards are fairly common with lots of wear, they are hard to find in excellent condition. The five cards on this sales list are beautiful and would be a welcome addition to anyone's collection. This card is in VF/NM condition and is priced at $25.


Buster Brown and His Bubble, Card #2

Lot #4
Buster Brown and His Bubble, Card #2
From the set described in Lot #3, this card is in VF/NM condition and is priced at $25.


Buster Brown and His Bubble, Card #6

Lot #5
Buster Brown and His Bubble, Card #6
From the set described in Lot #3, this card is in VF/NM condition and is priced at $35.


Buster Brown and His Bubble, Card #7

Lot #6
Buster Brown and His Bubble, Card #7
From the set described in Lot #3, this card is in VF/NM condition and is priced at $25.


Buster Brown and His Bubble, Card #10

Lot #7
Buster Brown and His Bubble, Card #10
From the set described in Lot #3, this card is in VF/NM condition and is priced at $35.


Buster Brown Calendar Postcard, November, 1907

Lot #8
Buster Brown Calendar Postcard, November, 1907
Like the Yellow Kid calendar postcards, the Buster Brown calendar cards were also originally published in a larger format than regular postcards and you must watch for trimming! This card is reasonably nice but has been trimmed significantly. This card is priced at $5.


Buster Brown Trade Card: Buster Brown Bread

Lot #9
Buster Brown Trade Card: Buster Brown Bread
This Buster Brown trade card has a corner missing but it doesn't hurt the art. Comic character trade cards are very popular. This card is priced to sell at $10.


Buster Brown Trade Card

Lot #10
Buster Brown Trade Card
This Buster Brown trade card has a corner missing but it doesn't hurt the art. This one appears to be an older example than the one in Lot #9. This card is priced at $25.

 

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As items on this list sell, they will be replaced, so check this site frequently. If there is a special piece that you are looking for, please feel free to contact me at: redoak2002@gmail.com.

Richard D. Olson, Ph.D., 40 Infinity Drive, Poplarville, MS 39470-9006
(769) 717-4077
redoak2002@gmail.com


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