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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:532
Sale Title:Sporting & General MemorabiliaLots with images:199
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:369
Date:23-Apr-2008
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1949 Victorian nut Supplies (Australia) 'Caricatures of Australian Sportsmen by Bob Mirams', part set (6/36), comprising 9.Mike Tollis, 12.Dave Sands, 14.John Coleman, 24.Ron Clegg, 26.Norman Von Nida and 29.Lindsay Hassett. Poor/G. Rare
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1952 Sanella-Bilder (German margarine) 'Sammelwerk Australiaen' part set [56/100 + 54 spares] trade cards, features Australia, New Zealand and Pacific with some aboriginal interest. (Total 110)
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Golf: 2001 Upper Deck 'Golf', complete base set [200]; plus 'Tiger's Tales', complete set of foil cards [30] showing the achievements of Tiger Woods. Scarce. (Total 230)
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1862 poster 'International Exhibition 1862, Sectional View of the Nave/Sectional View of the Eastern Transept', published as 'Supplement to The Illustrated London News, October 4, 1862', overall 117 x 82 cm. Condition B+.
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Victorian Art Exhibitions, c1930-1950 including, Paintings of Mrs. Violet McInnes (1942); Frederick McCubbin Exhibition, National Gallery Melbourne 1955; Paintings, Drawings, and sculpture by Australian Offical War Artists [1943-1944]; Murray Giiffin Retrospective Exhibition 1978 etc. (9)
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Marquisite Assortment/ antique pendant, c1920 comprising convertable double brooch and pin combination, small pair of clip on earrings, also antique pendant with faux pearls and lapis center stone. Boxed in good condition. (3)
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NSW: 'New South Wales' published by Society for Diffusion of Useful Knowledge [London, c1850], with hand-coloured outlines, window mounted framed and glazed, overall 50 x 56 cm. Fair condit; some peripheral stains. (Tooley 1157).
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Victoria: 'Portion of Corner Inlet showing the entrance to Welshpool, Surveyed by Commander Ross, 1855' [Melbourne, 1862]; plus 'The Australasian New Map of Victoria 1866' [Melbourne, 1866]. Fair/Good condition. (2 maps)
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Sandhurst: 1865 'Sale of Crown Lands in Fee Simple' at Sandhurst on Friday, 6th day of October, l865. Conducted by Augustus Langston, Esq., Land Officer. An interesting record of who bought, price paid, what sold and unsolds. 43 x 34 cm in very nice condition. John Ferres, Government Printer, Melbourne.
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Frankston: 'The Centenary Estate'. 90 x 63 cm black and red poster with many photographs of the upcomming sale. Just an announcement, real Estate Company not listed. Great images of beachfront property in the l920's, some nibbling around edge and fold marks
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Heidelberg: 1923 land sale 'The Plenty and Rosanna Rd. Junction Estate' Heidelberg, 24/3/23 on site by John Quinn & Co. Auctioneers. Very nice red and black four page fold map in very good condition. 50 x 32 cm folded. Printed by Kain and Thomson printers, N.Melbourne.
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The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, Associated with Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations, a silver medal awarded to W.H.Johnson and the Dachshund Dog 'Silvae Querry' by the Royal Easter Show 1951. Beautifully struck in fine condition.
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Military Memorial photograph, Pte Arthur Holmes, killed in action Sept 27 1917. In original oak frame glazed and with gold slip, hand painted flags on each side of image. Overall 68 x 58 cm in fine original condition.
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World War I Trench Art Embroidery, c1916, two flags, Emu and kangaroo with 'Advance Australia.' Souvenir piece nicely done 73 x 67 cm overall, framed and glazed. Also, a framed and glazed 42 x 42 cm raised needlepoint of a Wattle Tree. Both in excellent condition. (2)
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Corgi Model Cars c1980-2000 including, Donnington Collection (1995), 801 Ford Thunderbird (1981), Escort Van (1984) etc. All mint or near mint in box. (20)
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Hotwheels Car Assortment, c1980-1990 including, mint carded Hot Wheels Pro Racing, 50th Anniversary, Nascar, Cool Classics etc (100 mint in box), Loose Hot Wheel cars (46). (146)
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Matchbox Assortment, c1970-1980, including YSH1 Gypsy Caravan 1900, London Omnibus 1886, 'Auto One Parts and Accessories' limited edition 3,500, etc. All mint in box. (15)
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Matchbox Assortment, c1970-1980, including YCHO9-M 1931 Morris Van-South Australia, Ronald McDonald 1912 Ford Model T Truck, Ronald McDonald House Camp Quality 1996 Collector Set, YCH11-M Fx Holden Utility-Victoria etc. All mint in box. (8)
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Matchbox Assortment, c1970-1980, including, 'A Taset of France' set of 6 Citroen Vans, 'Power of the Press', Set of 8, 'Great Beers of the World, Models of Yesteryear, etc. All mint in box. (31)
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Matchbox Assortment, c1950-1970, including, Y-2 1911 B Type London Bus [1961], Y-13 Santa Fe Locomotive mint [1959]. Y-16 1904 Spyker (near mint in box), Y-9 1912 Simplex [1968] mint boxed etc. all mint in box except 4 models of Yesteryear. (20)
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Matchbox Assortment, c1990, Models of Yesteryear, Y-61-1933 Cadillac Fire Engine, Y-63-1939 Bedford Truck 'George Farrar', Y-64-1938 Lincoln Zephyr, Y-12-c Gmc Van 'Goanna' etc. All mint in box. (12)
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Matchbox Assortment, c1980-90 including, Super Stars, Blue Box 1981, Australian Collectors Limited Edition, Convoy including, Nbl, Brisbane Bullets, Penzoil and Kellogg's Team Convoy, etc. All mint Boxed. Great Value. (101)
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Matchbox Assortment, c1970 including, Models of Yesteryear-straw boxes, Y-13 1918 Crossley RAF Tender, Y-5 1927 Talbot Van 'Lipton's Tea' with Crest, etc. All mint or near mint in box. (36)
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Matchbox Assortment c1980 including, Y-27 'Frasers' 1922 Goden Steam Wagon and Trailer, boxed models of Yesteryear, Commecials, etc. Mostly mint in box. (71)
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Matchbox Assortment, c1950-1970, including, Y-2 1911 B Type London Bus [1961], Y-13 Santa Fe Locomotive mint [1959]. Y-16 1904 Spyker (near mint in box), Y-9 1912 Simplex [1968] mint boxed etc., all mint in box except 4 Models of Yesteryear. (20)
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Matchbox Assortment, c1970-1980, including, 'A Taset of France' set of 6 Citroen Vans, 'Power of the Press', Set of 8, 'Great Beers of the World, Models of Yesteryear, etc. All mint in box. (31)
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Micro Models New Zealand, c1990 comprising, MM 410 (GB/2) FJ Holden panel Van, MM 008 (GB/21) FJ Holden panel Van, MM 402 (GB/7-17) FJ Holden Special Sedan. (3)
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Micro Models New Zealand c1990 comprising, MM 703 (GB8/23) international Breakdown truck, MM 009 GB8/8 international Delivery Van, MM 501 GB8/8 international Delivery Van. (3)
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Micro Models New Zealand comprising, MM 409 gb/7 Mk 1 Zephyr QLD Police, MM 514 g/34 Ford Customline Police, MM 506 g/33 Fe Holden Sedan. All Mint in Box. (3)
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Micro Models New Zealand c1990 comprising, MM 502 GB/21 Holden FJ panel Van, MM 404 GB/21 Holden FJ panel Van, MM 005 GB/21 FJ Holden panel Van. (3)
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Micro Models New Zealand c1990 comprising, MM 512 GB/9 Holden FX Sedan L/edition, Mp 703 GB/17 FH Holden Special Sedan, Mp 702 g/38 Holden FE utility. (3)
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Micro Models New Zealand c1990 comprising, MM 609 GB/1 Vauxhall Wyvern, MM 704 GB/25 Volkswagen Beetle, MM 603 GB/12 Vanguard Estate Van. (3)
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Micro Models New Zealand c1990 comprising, MM 605 g/34 Ford Customline, MM 011 g/35 Ford Mainline utility, MM 408 g/35 Ford Mainline utility. (3)
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Micro Models New Zealand c1990 comprising, MM 012 GB/9 Holden Sedan, MM 004 GB/17 FJ Holden Special Sedan, MM 405 GB/9 FX Holden Sedan (3)
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Micro Models New Zealand c1990 comprising, MM 702 GB8/23 International breakdown truck, MM 510 GB 8/8 International Delivery Van, MM 001 GB8/8 International Delivery Van. (3)
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Micro Models New Zealand comprising, MM 406 g/46 Volkswagen Micro Bus, MM 504 g/36 Volkswagen Microbus Ambulance, Mp 501 gb/2 Fx Holden Utility, MP401 g/38 Fe Holden Utility. All mint in box. All L/Es.(4)
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Micro Models New Zealand comprising, MM 602 gb/3 Jaguar x K 120 Roadster, MM 407 gb/3 Jaguar x K 120 Roadster, MM 502 6/32 MGA Roadster, MM 513 MGA Roadster. All Limited editions all mint in box. (4)
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Micro Models New Zealand c1990 comprising, MM 403 FE Holden utility, MM 511 FE Holden utility, MM 013 GB/7 Zephyr, MM 515 GB/7 Ford Zephyr. (4)
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Micro Models New Zealand comprising, Mc 001 GB8/16 International Bottle Truck 'Coca-Cola', MM 509 Ford OHV F6 Truck 'New Zealand Army', MM 507 gb/13 Morris Fire Engine. MM 508 G/31 Bedford Bus. All limited edition all mint in box (4)
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Micro Models New Zealand c1990 comprising, MM 607 Holden Fc Special wagon, MM 516 Fc Holden station wagon, MM 604 g/33 FE Holden Sedan (3)
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Micro Models New Zealand c1990 comprising, MM 601 GB/17 FJ Holden Sedan, MM 505 GB/17 FJ Holden Special Sedan, MM 006 GB/9 FX Holden Sedan. (3)
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Model Cars c1980 including, Hershey's Miniature Pedal Plane L/edition, Packard Coupe Roadster, Allied Pickfords Merc- Benz Aetros Truck, Jolly Roger 1:12 Mini Pedal Vehicle, etc. All mint in box. (50)
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Micro Models and Displays including, Plastic Fj van Models [W.A. 1984], Red Watsoia Food Products, N.Z. Micro Models Cardboard Shop Display, Large Quantity of Plastic Showcases and Plinths, etc. All in good condition. (c40)
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'Les Compagnos de la Nouba' (Sons of the Desert), Laurel and Hardy (1933), French movie poster, printed by Harfort, Paris, size 117 x 158 cm. Some folds and minor faults, backed onto linen. Very rare and early Laurel and Hardy poster - the fourth of their fulllength feature films, and possibly their funniest.
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'Lawrence of Arabia' (1962), original Australian three sheet movie poster, colour lithograph. Published by Robert Burton Pty. Ltd. Sydney, overall 207 x 102 cm. Condition A.
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'Le Fascinant Capitaine Clegg' (Night Creatures), Hammer horror film (1962), large French movie poster, printed by Cinemato, Paris, size 119 x 158 cm (some faults along folds); plus Barry Humphries 'Song of Australia' theatre poster (1983), size 58 x 89 cm. (2 items)
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Elvis Presley: group of Australian daybill movie posters - 'Girls! Girls! Girls!' (1962), 'Fun in Acapulco' (1963), 'Kissin' Cousins' (1964), 'Paradise, Hawiian Style' (1966), 'California Holiday' (aka Spinout, 1966) and 'Double Trouble' (1967), each 34 x 76 cm. Condition A+. (6 items)
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'Sound of Music' (1965), three sheet movie poster, lithograph in colour, published by Robert Burton Pty. Ltd. Sydney. Overall 204 x 102 cm
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'Waterloo' (1971), three sheet movie poster, lithograph in colour, published by Robert Burton Pty. Ltd. Sydney. Overall 207 x 102 cm. Condition A; Also single sheet colour poster of same (different image) printed in England, overall 76 x 101 cm. Condition B. (2 items)
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Maritime: 1867 Carte-de-Visite photograph of an unknown seaman, titled in the photo 'On board the 'Winefred', Aug.21, 1867'. [The 'Winefred' was built in 1854 at Chester, England, and first visited Melbourne in June 1858].
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Tasmania: c1870-1920s stereographs, includes 10 with labels on reverse 'Views in Tasmania, S. Clifford, Photographer, Hobart Town' and three with labels 'Stereoscopic Views of Tasmania' by Alfred Morris. (23 items)
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NSW: c1880-1920s stereographs collection, with many showing Jenolan Caves, includes 'Picturesque Stereoscopic Views of Jenolan Caves and Blue Mountains' by J. Rowe, Jenolan Caves (12); 'Unrivalled Stereoscopic Photographs of New South Wales' by W.J. hall (8); 'A Souvenir of the Blue Mountain Scenery and Celebrated Jenolan Caves' by G. Kitchin (2) (29 items)
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Victoria: c1880 Stereographs collection, including 7 with label 'Victorian Views, Photographed by T.J.Washbourne', mainly scenes of Geelong and Point Lonsdale, with 4 showing the Light House, and a lovely mining scene of Steiglitz; also 2 showing actresses with label on reverse 'Hough & Co., Theatre Royal, Melbourne'. Fair/Vg. (30 items)
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Charles Rudd (1849-1901): 'Laying Foundation Stone of the New Princes Bridge, By the Mayoress of Melbourne, Mrs J.C.Stewart, September 7, 1886', with title printed on mount, overall 38 x 28 cm.
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Stereographs: c19th century stereographs published by Kilburn Brothers, New Hampshire USA, mainly American scenes including Niagra Falls, New York, Yosemite, San Francisco, Grand Canyon; also few Scotland, Vatican, Ireland and Germany. Poor/Vg. (58 items)
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World War II - Northern Territory: Photograph album, with 64 small photographs, most showing Darwin and parts of Northern Australia during World War II, includes photos of bombed buildings, shipping, aircraft (eg. Spitfire, Catalina and Liberator bombers); also postcards (10) and group of 24 reprinted photographs of Japanese surrender, ruins of Tokyo, etc. (98)
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D & C Eiffel Tower: 1889 to 1990's collection in two volumes of postcards, ephemera and range of stamps (mainly France & Colonies), featuring all aspects of the construction, imagery and tourist promotion of the Eiffel Tower included 1889 souvenir medallion issued for ascension of the Tower, 1900 Paris Exposition card with Eiffel Tower in gold, silhouette portraits produced by the artist operating on the Tower, cards posted on the Tower and cachets, advertising cards featuring the Tower, etc. A lifetime of…
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World: c1900-90s Diverse range in two albums, including ethnic, Christmas, Ceylon, the postman, steam ships, Royalty, comedy, songs and music, embossed greeting cards; mixed condition, majority fine. Viewing suggested. (275+)
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World War I 'Australian Comforts Fund', c1916 unused postcards from 'Our Boys at the Front' series, comprising no's 12, 14, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29 and 32. All in very good condition. (12)
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Europe: 1930s albums (3) from European trips, with attractive range of postcards (c129), commercial photos (c320) and ephemera with cuttings, pamphlets, etc. Postcards include: British gardens, 1935 Royal Silver Jubilee, Westminster Abbey and other cathedrals, Oberrammergau Passion Play, also early Canberra (12, all in colour). Nice condition. (Total c450)
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Poster Advertising Label Art c1900, a most unusual poster featuring uncut tin label art; Island Brand Fish, Spc Brand Peaches, Silver Star Starch, Treebine Oak Varnish. 4 color stone lithograph. 100 x 77c in mint condition except for small tears at folds. Stunning and will mount beautifully. Must see.
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Theatre poster 'Big Holiday Attraction! Lyric Every Evening. Walter-Morris Presents, Frank J.Sidney & Company, Original Novelty Combination, 'A Morning in a Sportsman's Garden', printed by H.pole & Co. Print, Brisbane, overall 38 x 101. Very attractive and scarce
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Theatre poster 'Wirth's Park Hippodrome, the Big Show, Presenting the World's Greatest Attractions, Zak Ermakov, Famous Manipulator D'Armes, Duellist, Sharp-Shooter, and Ex-Secret Service Agent; the Sidneys, Jumpers De Luxe;, the Cracknells, Introducing Australia's Champion Stockwhip Expert', printed by J.J.Miller print Co, Melbourne, overall 38 x 101. attractive and scarce
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1914 theatre poster 'Au Casino, on Tour Around the World. Frank J.Sidney & Company, in a Most Original and Sensational Combination, a Morning in a Sportsman's Garden', printed by H.pole & Co. Print, Brisbane, overall 38 x 102. Very attractive with illustrations of stunts, with dates at top in French 24-29 Juillet 1914
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Theatre poster 'Walter-Morris Presents, Frank J.Sidney & Co, Breeches the Comedian', printed by H.pole & Co. Print, Brisbane, overall 38 x 101. attractive and scarce
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Colourful poster 'Record of The Australian Imperial Force in the Great War, 14th Aug 1914 - 28th June 1919', printed by Osboldstone & Co., Melbourne
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Australian National Travel Association poster, 'Australia', with artwork by Douglas Annand (1903-76), a photomontage using a photograph of a young woman in a bathing suit by Max Dupain (1911-92), colour process lithograph, small format, linen-backed, overall 53 x 72 cm
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World War II Poster, 'This man is your Friend, Australian, He fights for Freedom', printed at U.S. Government Printing Office [1942 Washington D.C., 1942], size 36 x 51 cm. Folded. Condition A.
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World War II Posters, comprising 'Food is a Weapon, Don't Waste It' [Washington D.C., 1943] U.S. Government Printing; also 'Lend Now Spend Later' Australian poster. Both in reasonable condition minor tears and folds.
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c1955 Pan American Airways travel poster 'Fly by Clipper, Australia, New Zealand, Pan American World Airways', with 'Fly the U.S.A. Route' at centre around aeroplane, printed in USA, colour lithograph, linen-backed, overall 69 x 105 cm. Condit. A. (Note - a similar poster, sold in our May 2006 Sale).
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