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eBay Stunning Original 1959 Blonde #3 Ponytail Barbie with Original Swimsuit, Sunglasses Stand Booklet and Case Fresh from a one owner estate comes this beautiful original blonde ponytail Barbie from 1959. Stock model number 850.. the original teenage fashion, model doll! She is the third issue Mattel Barbie and is in wonderful untouched original condition with no touchups. She has her original hard curl on her ponytail, which has been retied with a matching colored thread. She has that beautiful, baby chick, soft blonde floss hair with a flocked scalp. No missing plugs. And a beautiful full array of curly poodle bangs with a Darling spit curl coming down onto her forehead. She has a beautiful face with side, glancing blue eyes and blue eyeliner. This is one of the more rare versions of Ponytail Barbie as the majority of the #3’s had brown eyeliner . In the Barbie Bazaar magazine, there is a reference to some rare transitional number three Barbies, and this is one of those rare Barbies. For the most part she has even pinkish Body color, some very light fading from her waist to her upper torso no doubt from wearing her swimsuit for many years. The third issue dolls were prone to fading almost completely to white so it is nice that this girl has retained a lot of her original color. She is simply stunning . She retains quite a lot of her fingernail polish. Her right pinky has a darkened tip but no damage. Wonderful original make up with some fading to the lips and a little area at the very end of her left eyebrow .This girl is original with NO TOUCH UPS! And she has the heady smell of crayons ;0). No chew marks, holes or other problems to note. One whole per ear. She is on a solid TM body and has clear markings on her bottom. Number 26 on her left bottom cheek, and Barbie TM Patent Pending, 1958 in Roman numerals by Mattel Japan, Marked Japan on bottom of foot. She comes with an original stock 850 box which is in fantastic condition with very vibrant graphics. The Gay Parisienne version. It is one of the best boxes I have ever seen with virtually no fading, it almost looks new. Amazing! . There is one indented end and the date 1959 has been circled but otherwise the boxes fantastic. See pics Stock number 850, 1959 blonde . The graphics are wonderful as it shows all of Barbies early outfits. There is one tiny missing spot to the black coat on Easter Parade. Miss Barbie has her original iconic black and white striped zebra bathing suit, black open toe mule heels (marked Japan on left one) , white cat eye sunglasses with blue lenses, ponytail booklet and a Stand. If you have been looking for a very special early Barbie, this girl will fit the bill. She is an important part of American toy and doll History . The values on these dolls are going open up, so she is a great investment. I am limited to 10 photos here, but would be happy to provide others upon request. She is FABULOUS!PLEASE NOTE! This is an amazing opportunity to own a Beautiful and Early in Ponytail Barbie. This is an incredible investment as Vintage Barbie just keeps escalating in value. Recently a similar #1 blonde Ponytail Barbie sold at auction for $48,000!!!! BID NOW or make an offer AND YOU MAY WIN THIS INCREDIBLE DOLL!PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS. I WILL BE LISTING MORE BARBIE DOLLS ANS OUTFITS AS WELL AS SOME GREAT ANTIQUES, JEWELRY, COLLECTIBLES AND ART IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS, so please place me on your sellers search list.. YOUR BIDS AND OFFERS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED.. Please see my OTHER AUCTIONS this week for some more items, jewelry and fresh estate finds. Please email me with anyinquiries. Buyer pays shipping and insurance which is include in the postalquote. I do accept Paypal. Buyer agrees to send payment within three days ofauction end. This is an auction, so please email me with any questions PRIOR toplacing your bid as THIS IS AN AUCTION AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL , NO EXCEPTIONS! Please check my rating and bid with confidence as I sell only quality merchandise. Ihave over 1000 positive feedbacks . Good Luck! This auction is For domesticbuyers only.. and I only mail to confirmed Paypal addresses, No exceptions. I also reservethe right to not sell to any bidder with less than 50 positive feedbacks (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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