The Erie Canal Trading emporium presents The wizard of oz plate collection ******************************** The Wizard of Oz Collectors plate series, 1977 - 1979, was one of the first, if not THE first plate series commemorating a motion picture. The last plate issue coincided with the 40th anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz” in 1979. The original artwork was created by one James Auckland, whose claim to fame, at least through Google search, seems to be this one series of plates. The plates, produced by the Edwin M. Knowles China, an American company who trademarked the name of one of the countries oldest China producers, are beautiful in appearance and a wonderful addition to any plate lover’s collection and/or “Wizard of Oz” lovers. All plates are in perfect condition, no chips, cracks or repairs, and have been in my collection since their original issue, 31 to 33 years ago.  ******************************** Special Offer: Purchase all 7 remaining plates at one time and receive a 20% discount on your total purchase PLUS Free Shipping. Offer good only in the 50 States and Territories and purchase must be made before December 31, 2010.  ******************************** If I Were King is the fourth issue in The Wizard of Oz Collection plate series produced by Knowles China with original artwork by James Auckland and issued in 1978. The plate measures 8-½” in diameter and has it’s certificate of authenticity and original enclosures. In perfect condition, the scene shows The Cowardly Lion as portrayed by Bert Lahr, standing on the Yellow Brick Road, fists up and looking ready to fight, but actually scared out of his wits all the time.  ******************************** The Wizard of Oz Directed by: Victor Fleming Uncredited: Norman Taurog Richard Thorpe George Cukor King Vidor Mervyn LeRoy Produced by: Mervyn LeRoy Uncredited: Arthur Freed (associate producer) Written by: Noel Langley Florence Ryerson Edgar Allan Woolf L. Frank Baum (novel) Uncredited: Herman J. Mankiewicz Arthur Freed George Cukor King Vidor Richard Thorpe Jack Mintz Victor Fleming John Lee Mahin Ogden Nash Irving Brecher Samuel Hoffenstein Herbert Fields Sid Silvers Jack Haley Burt Lahr E. Y. Harburg William H. Cannon Starring: Judy Garland Frank Morgan Ray Bolger Bert Lahr Jack Haley Billie Burke Margaret Hamilton Charles Grapewin Clara Blandick  and The Singer Midgets (Munchkins) Music by: Herbert Stothart Songs: Harold Arlen E. Y. Harburg Cinematography: Harold Rosson Editing by Blanche Sewell Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (original) Warner Bros. Turner Entertainment (current) Release date(s) August 12, 1939 (1939-08-12) (Strand Theater) August 25, 1939 (United States) Running time 103 minutes Budget $2,777,000 Gross revenue $16,538,431 ************************************ We know shipping costs these days can add considerably to an items cost. We are more than happy to combine shipping of multiple purchases to give you the best shipping rate possible. Items will be packed with the utmost care to ensure safe arrival to their destinations. We will ship anywhere on Planet Earth. Use the handy postage calculator in our listings to figure shipping costs to your home. If you have any question about anything, please don't hesitate to email us. Please check out our other eBay listings in our Store and Auctions for more wonderful items that may interest you. Thank you very much for looking and have a great day! ****************** Join the Erie Canal Trading Emporium on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Erie-Canal-Trading-Emporium/351770484041 And on Blogspot at http://eriecanaltradingemporium.blogspot.com to view fascinating items, past and present that have come through the Emporium or are currently for sale. ****************** Sign up for PayPal; the fast, easy, and secure way to pay online. Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE!

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