This is a piece of paper that I found while looking through a large box of about 4,000 documents, and rightfully did not belong in the box. For the most part, when I began looking for paper to put my art work on, I was buying left-overs and the less-expensive pieces that I could not only afford, but could do something with. I set this piece aside in the keeper pile, and once I'd finished with the box, I had a rather 'short stack' to be considered for pricing.
When the shop owner started going through my selections, he came upon this and said "WHERE did you find THIS"? I explained that it was 'in the box'. His response was to tell me he really ought not to be selling it to me, because this kind of paper is very valuable to those who collect firearms and related ephemera. I bought it. It was expensive, but I knew I wanted it and I knew what I wanted to put on it. The rifle depicted is a very collectible firearm, and probably would sell for about $30,000 on today's market.
I can't wait for a gun collector to see it.
Got your sights set on the bulls-eye, eh? Nicely done, and I would imagine your choice of collectible Winchester will only enhance it's value.
ReplyDeleteReally nice! And you just put extra value on that worn sheet of paper.
ReplyDeleteI would think a collector would find this piece lots of fun! Great addition to the ephemera Dave. I'm sure this piece will get snapped up soon!
ReplyDeleteThis is cool!
ReplyDeleteIt really works and looks great.
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI recently discovered a store in Portland called Ampersand, and while visiting their blog I noticed that you're a follower. I went to the store on Tuesday, and though it's small, there's a lot of fun stuff to look at.
Have a great weekend!