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Can you tell me what a Lindy Flyer toy wagon’s worth?

Larry Cox King Features Syndicate

Q: I have a Lindy Flyer toy wagon that was named in honor of flying ace Charles Lindbergh. I would like to find out about its value. — Patty, via e-mail

A: First a little history lesson, so heads up, class. Charles Lindbergh was born in Detroit and worked as an airmail pilot on the St. Louis-Chicago run. In 1927, he made the first non-stop solo trans-Atlantic flight from New York City to Paris in his small monoplane, The Spirit of St. Louis. After that flight, he became an international celebrity.

Your wagon sounds extremely interesting, and you should probably contact a Lindbergh collector to find out how much it might be worth. Two experts are Stanley King, 260 5th Ave., New York, NY 10001; and Doug Studer, 16 Orchard Terrace, Cold Spring, KY 41076. The good people at the Missouri Historical Society are also helpful. The address is P.O. Box 11940, Saint Louis, MO 63112.

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Q: I have a complete set of Campbell Soup dolls that my mother purchased in 1975. Do you think they have any value? — Tina, Bement, Ill.

A: David Young is president of the Soup Collectors Club and might find your dolls “mmm mmm good.” His address is 414 Country Lane Court, Wauconda, IL 60084.

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Q: I have a copy of “Fox in the Socks” autographed by Dr. Seuss in 1965. Where can I sell it? — Betty, Auburn, Calif.

A: One of the better bookstores for out-of-print and collectible children’s books is the Prince and the Pauper Book Store, 3201 Adams St., San Diego, CA 92116. The e-mail and Web site addresses are books@adnc.com; and www.oldkidsbooks.com.

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Q: I have some photographs of Camp Sheridan, Ala., that were taken in November 1917. Where can I sell them? — Tom, Tiro, Ohio

A: George Theofiles is the owner of Miscellaneous Man, a shop that specializes in pre-1970 paper Americana, including WWI items. His address is P.O. Box 1776, New Freedom, PA 17349. For a second opinion, Scott Swanson collects WWI photography. His address is 50 Gloucester St., Boston, MA 02115.