Description
A fascinating Coca-Cola collector’s archive filled with Canadian advertising, promotional material, contest forms, research notes and scrapbooked memorabilia dating primarily from the 1980s through the early 2000s.
The collection includes three scrapbooks, a May 1980 issue of The Cola Call, numerous loose Coca-Cola promotional pieces and handwritten research relating to international Coca-Cola bottles and disposable drinking cups.
Canadian highlights include promotions connected with Saskatoon, CKOM 1250, Shoppers Drug Mart, Wayne Gretzky, the Toronto Blue Jays, Whistler Mountain, Williams Lake Stampede, Edmonton Heritage Festival, Ski Marmot Basin and Lake Louise.
Other pieces feature Coca-Cola campaigns involving sports, Christmas, Disney, Toy Story, contests, sweepstakes, collectible merchandise and special events.
This substantial archive offers an interesting look at Canadian Coca-Cola marketing and the research habits of a dedicated collector.
Everything shown throughout the 16 photographs is included and will be sold together as one complete lot.
Details
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Brand: Coca-Cola
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Type: Advertising and collector paper archive
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Approximate era: 1980s through early 2000s
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Country represented: Primarily Canada
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Quantity: Large multi-piece collection; exact individual count has not been confirmed
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Three scrapbooks shown: Numbered #1, #2 and #4
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Collector publication: The Cola Call, May 1980, Volume VI, Number 5
- Loose promotional flyers, contest forms, coupons and entry blanks
- Canadian retail and special-event advertising
- Newspaper and magazine clippings
- Handwritten bottle drawings and identification notes
- Typed reference lists for Canadian and American Coca-Cola cups
- Collector-club information and membership material
- Christmas, sports, travel and entertainment promotions
- Several duplicates are included
- Some pieces are mounted inside scrapbooks, while others remain loose
- Sold only as one complete collection
Condition
Mixed vintage and pre-owned condition ranging from fair to very good.
The collection shows expected signs of age and previous use, including creases, folds, edge wear, small tears, staple holes, punched holes, tape, adhesive residue, yellowing and handwritten collector notes.
Some advertisements and clippings have been taped or glued onto scrapbook pages. Several loose pieces have duplicate copies. The scrapbooks have writing on their covers and general storage wear.
Some paperwork contains old handwritten names, addresses or contact information from the original collector. The collection has not been individually graded or checked for completeness.
Please review all 16 photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition and contents description.
Pickup and Shipping Information
Pickup: Pacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK
Shipping: Please enquire with us for shipping availability and a quote. Due to the amount of paper material, careful packaging will be required.
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Jay’s Mercantile — Recycling the past, one item at a time.
