SML-128 Paul Bunyan
SML-128 PAUL BUNYAN
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| reference numbers | SML-128: Paul Bunyan
(red had) (M) SML-128A: Paul Bunyan (red hat) (Lance Production Number 6204) SML-128B: Paul Bunyan (brown hat) (M) |
| description | small figure of Paul Bunyan |
| dimensions | height = 3 1/4 inches |
| topics and series | Topics: Folklore,
etc. Series: none |
| related items | none |
| first issued/withdrawn/ discontinued forever |
SML-128:
(1949/1975/-) SML-128A: (1976/1978/DF Oct 31,1978) SML-128B: (1949/1975/-) |
| private issue and/or limited edition & quantity | SML-128A: 1,604 issued |
| era first introduced. | Marblehead |
| value range | SML-128:
150/175 (revised 2003) SML-128A: 150/175 (revised 2003) SML-128B: 175/200 |
| auction notes | none |
| comments/observations | none |
GENERAL INFORMATION. The legend of Paul Bunyan may have first appeared in Quebec or Northern Ontario. James Stevens traced him to a French Canadian logger named Paul Bunyan, who won a reputation as a fighter in the Papineau Rebellion against England in 1837. His popularity remains undiminished in the American northwest forests.
Baston designed the lumberman straddling a small river where houses can be seen between his feet. In July, 1978, the company announced the figurine would be the second to be discontinued forever at the end of October (see Lexington Minuteman: SML-361). Subsequent publicity in the limited edition collectibles marketplace has established Paul Bunyan as one of the most popular and sought-after Sebastian Miniatures.From Dr. Glenn Johnson's book, The Sebastian Miniature Collection.
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