Problem Fox is at the door
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Being a former extremely avid predator hunter you had my attention and blood pumping when I read that title......
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That was from a children’s book he wrote? I think. 
Is it that rare? Or that valuable? Not to me.
I collect things I think are neat, but for me to actually spend money on something it has to have a practical purpose. A toy fox does not have a practical purpose no matter who it is associated with.
Is it that rare? Or that valuable? Not to me.
I collect things I think are neat, but for me to actually spend money on something it has to have a practical purpose. A toy fox does not have a practical purpose no matter who it is associated with.
I have the book but the figurine is out of my league. I believe Alex Sturm's father, Justin made them because he was a noted artist and sculptor.
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To answer a few questions.
Yes,, Alexander Sturm did write a couple of books. One was; "The Problem Fox." There were (7) editions printed. It's a childrens book. Alex wrote the book, AND did all the illustrations in it. (Side note, Alex is the one who designed the Ruger Eagle.)
And yes,, Alex's father was a sculpture artist. Together,, they did created a mold & casting of a metal figurine, of "Augustus the fox" as shown in the ebay picture. The casting has "Alexander Sturm 1941" cast into it.
The foxes are rare, hard to find, and usually expensive when found.
Many may not be collectors,, nor care about such stuff. But there are serious collectors who do care, and desire such things.
I have personally seen only a couple of the foxes myself. Radical Rod has one,, and allowed me to borrow it once for my display. And I had only seen one other until I was gifted one by my lovely BEST half as a Christmas present.
They rarely come up for sale & are desirable to a collector. If I didn't already have one,, my CC would have taken a hit when I saw it.
Yes,, Alexander Sturm did write a couple of books. One was; "The Problem Fox." There were (7) editions printed. It's a childrens book. Alex wrote the book, AND did all the illustrations in it. (Side note, Alex is the one who designed the Ruger Eagle.)
And yes,, Alex's father was a sculpture artist. Together,, they did created a mold & casting of a metal figurine, of "Augustus the fox" as shown in the ebay picture. The casting has "Alexander Sturm 1941" cast into it.
The foxes are rare, hard to find, and usually expensive when found.
Many may not be collectors,, nor care about such stuff. But there are serious collectors who do care, and desire such things.
I have personally seen only a couple of the foxes myself. Radical Rod has one,, and allowed me to borrow it once for my display. And I had only seen one other until I was gifted one by my lovely BEST half as a Christmas present.
They rarely come up for sale & are desirable to a collector. If I didn't already have one,, my CC would have taken a hit when I saw it.
^^^^ When Radical Rod loans you his bib overalls I will worry!! Seriously both of you guys are great people and it's an honor to know you.
You take Ruger collecting to a high level and I always enjoy seeing you.
You take Ruger collecting to a high level and I always enjoy seeing you.
I cleaned out my curio hutch this past week and added a humidifier rod.
Like you mentioned contender, if I did not already own one I would pony up for this one.
Like you mentioned contender, if I did not already own one I would pony up for this one.
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I see you have a book with the dust jacket to match your Fox! Nice.
I have one as well.
I have one as well.
anyone know how many foxes were cast.. I keep thinking I'll stumble on one some around here at a tag sale in the southport area
golferboy, RPM is the go to man for your question.
Got it all back in.....and then some... :unsure: ;)
Got it all back in.....and then some... :unsure: ;)
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Thanks for sharing guys.
Up till now I didn’t realize they were cast metal. I thought they were just plastic toys that came with the books.
I understand the value better. now.
This level of collecting is beyond my means, but it is fun to watch and learn.
Up till now I didn’t realize they were cast metal. I thought they were just plastic toys that came with the books.
I understand the value better. now.
This level of collecting is beyond my means, but it is fun to watch and learn.
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The Skeeter books are a nice touch.golferboy, RPM is the go to man for your question.
Got it all back in.....and then some... :unsure: ;)
Ebay offered me a $10 off coupon. Now it's looking like a really good deal!
As do I. Got it from RF member westerville. Thanks again, wes. ;)
It's as close as I'll likely ever come to the actual critter.
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Having a Problem Fox book,, well, that's GREAT! But remember,, there are (7) Editions.
Apparently it was a bit more popular than "Ambush to Zig-Zag!"
Apparently it was a bit more popular than "Ambush to Zig-Zag!"
Nope. Actual value is between $750 and if in tip top shape (this one isn't) maybe $1300. I have no idea where some of these E-bay folks get their pricing. On the other hand, someone will buy it. They are asking and getting twice the value of gold bars. Ridiculous.
Just saw a Fox for $1500+.
https://share.google/DEbinJE8va4nAt3Jw
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What did P. T. Barnum say??? There is a sucker born every minute...
How are the various editions identified? Mine just says 1941 inside. :unsure:
The fact that you can still see "1941"and maybe the name means it's more valuable.
Specifically, it says . . .
Copyright, 1941, by
ALEXANDER STURM
The book and dust cover are in great shape.
Copyright, 1941, by
ALEXANDER STURM
The book and dust cover are in great shape.
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You have the top end right there. Excellent!
Well, I thought it was pretty nice.
Still, I'd like to know how to identify the alleged seven issues, if that's possible. Were they so marked somehow, or were there different dust covers, or what? Just curious. :unsure:
Still, I'd like to know how to identify the alleged seven issues, if that's possible. Were they so marked somehow, or were there different dust covers, or what? Just curious. :unsure:
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As far as I know,, the dust jackets are the same on all editions, with one exception. There is another dust jacket if I'm not mistaken.
Go to the thread below this one from RPM Ent. and scroll through it & you will see a pile of books, (2) upright with (2) different dust jackets.
HOWEVER,, the first edition will have just the "Copyright 1941.
Subsequent editions will have lines below the info like;
"First printing Sept 1941"
"Second Printing October 1941"
"Third printing November 1941"
"Fourth Printing November 1941"
After that,, I'm not sure. But I'd guess it'll follow the same format.
Go to the thread below this one from RPM Ent. and scroll through it & you will see a pile of books, (2) upright with (2) different dust jackets.
HOWEVER,, the first edition will have just the "Copyright 1941.
Subsequent editions will have lines below the info like;
"First printing Sept 1941"
"Second Printing October 1941"
"Third printing November 1941"
"Fourth Printing November 1941"
After that,, I'm not sure. But I'd guess it'll follow the same format.
Ty, I checked that post out. Good book picture. I responded with a query about issue dates. Thanks. :)
This thread, Post #27 . . .
This thread, Post #27 . . .
IT SOLD!!
Question is how much?
I exchanged several messages with him, he answered all my questions and provided extra pictures.
I have a hunch who might have bought it, time will tell :unsure: ;)
Terry
Question is how much?
I exchanged several messages with him, he answered all my questions and provided extra pictures.
I have a hunch who might have bought it, time will tell :unsure: ;)
Terry
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I too have been wondering who bought it.
