Hake's Americana & Collectibles' 199th auction will be coming to a close next week on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 for item numbers 1-972 and on Thursday, January 21 for item numbers 973-2378. The auction is currently open and accepting online, as well as phone, bids. According to the press release, this auction includes initial offerings from the Richard Merkin Collection, as well as more great items from the Tomart Archives, the Craig Warren Batman Collection, Michael J. Stern's Disneyana collection, and items from the Green Duck Button Co. Archive.
Interested collectors can place bids by visiting www.hakes.com or by calling toll free, 1-866-404-9800.