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  ALBERT STAEHLE  1899-1974 is considered one of America's greatest animal illustrator.  He is the originator of "Smokey and the Bear", "The Swan" soap symbols, and the precursor of "Elsie the Cow" . 
 "Butch",  his real-life cocker spaniel, appeared on a total of 59 Saturday Evening Post  and American Weekly magazine covers.  He was American's cover dog and was sworn in as the official mascot of the U.S. Navy.   Butch ended up on playing cards, greeting cards  and calendars.  Staehle worked with Saturday Evening Post when they suggested that he think of a cover to boost newsstand sales.  Passing a pet shop window, Staehle found the ideal subject and the fame of Butch began.  Whenever Butch appeared on a cover, it was number one in newsstand sales.

Playing Card Singles  $1. each

  

also 1960 calendar -single page illr.- $5 Ask about Sat. Evening Post covers with Butch. Original covers from 1945 - 1949 are available for $15. each or less in quantity.
Post Covers available:
1944: 7/15, 6/10

1945: 6/23, 9/1, 11/17

1946: 2/23,5/11, 6/8, 8/24,9/28

1947: 2/15, 5/31, 9/20, 12/6

1948: 1/31, 3/13, 4/24, 8/21, 10/29

1949: 1/29, 6/18

 


left: pinochle deck
middle (2)  never opened Stardust plastic coated
right: sold
Full Decks   $12. each
  Also have 5 Sat. Evening Post full page  Texaco ads (1950's) with DALMATIAN pups. $25. each - to view, see pictures page.    
  CIGARETTE AD CARDS - $1.25 each or $5 for five.