Paul Bunyan 1976 Sebastian Miniature #128

Sebastian Miniature #128 - Paul Bunyan The Legend of Paul Bunyan may have first appeared in Quebec or Northern Ontario. James Stevens traced him to a French Canadian logger named Paul Bunyan, who won a reputation as a fighter in the Papineau Rebellion against England in 1837. His popularity remains undiminished inn the American northwest forests. Baston designed the lumberman straddling a small river where houses can be seen between his feet. In July, 1978, the company announced the figurine would be the second to be discontinued forever at the end of October. Subsequent publicity in the limited edition collectibles marketplace has established Paul Bunyan as one of the most popular and sought-after Sebastian Miniatures. This piece has the green label on the bottom which puts it's manufacture around 1976. In 1981, the Paul Bunyan miniature was estimated at $130. Measures 3 1/2 tall. Base is 1 1/4" wide. Does not have the original box, but a nice gift box will be included.