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Old toy soldiers are my passion. These creations of the Golden Age bring back memories of childhood. They
are a tangible history lesson which tracks global events over the centuries. Enjoy this select assortment from
some of the finest manufacturers of toys and toy soldiers. The items are available for immediate purchase.
I look forward to helping you build a world class collection.
Sincerely,
Ray Haradin
ABOUT THE OFFERING
• Extreme care and precaution was taken to ensure the accurate representation of every item
• Every item is guaranteed with a 30 day, no questions asked return policy
• The items are graded on a 1 to 10 scale, increasing in half point increments
• A 9.5 is the highest possible grade
• The grade represents the overall appearance of the item
• Price is expressed in $U.S. dollars
• Price subject to change without notice
• Payment by personal check or credit card is accepted
GRADING
The grade or condition corresponds to the overall appearance of the item.
Grade
% (percentage)
Mint-Poor
A-F
9.5 ....................... 98 .................... near mint ........... A+
9.0 ....................... 95 ...................... pristine ............. A
8.5 ....................... 93 ..................... excellent ............ A8.0 ....................... 90 .................... very good ........... B+
7.5 ....................... 85 ........................ good ................ B
1 HAFFNER
PRUSSIAN LANCERS
9.5 $12,500
Six of the most exquisitely
detailed 80mm early
German cavalry figures to
ever reach the market.
These figures include
detachable helmets, lances
and sabers. Circa 1890.
Truly a fabulous set.
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2 HEYDE 70MM NEW YORK
10TH REGIMENT INFANTRY
9.0 $5200
Twelve pieces, including Officer, Fifer
and 2 drummers. Iconic U.S. Infantry Set
in white tunics with blue trousers.
3 HEYDE 60MM MOUNTED
KNIGHTS 9.5 $5200
Twelve pieces with exceptional detailing.
Makes a fantastic display.
4 HEYDE 60MM
MOUNTED ARABS
9.5 $4200
Six pieces in beautiful condition.
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5 HEYDE POLAR EXPEDITION SET 9.0 $3750
With original baseboard and igloo. This 24 piece set will bring a smile to any collector’s face and would make a wonderful addition
to your collection.
6 NORRIS GLADIATORS
9.5 $12500
An absolutely superb example
of early Norris production. The
eighteen 60mm figures glisten
in the light. Extremely rare and
worthy of a museum.
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Rear View
7 BRITAINS SET #1344 ARCHER WITH TARGET 9.5 $4200
Extremely rare functioning toy which shot arrows at the paper target and score was kept.
Archer approximately 4 inches in height.
8 HEYDE THE SACK OF TROY 9.5 $16500
One of the most iconic sets Heyde ever produced. This absolutely pristine example with extremely high luster and gloss represents
the epitome of the German Toy Soldier. The 60 piece set contains virtually all figures known to this set including the
Embassy to Achilles, The Death of King, Priam, Achilles Dragging Hector, and The Elusive Trojan Horse.
The masterpiece for any collection. (See Old Toy Soldier - Spring 2010, Volume 34 #1, pages 6-9.)
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9 HEYDE 48MM MOUNTED ARABS
9.0 $725
Ten pieces.
10 HEYDE 48MM MOUNTED KNIGHTS
9.0 $750
Eight pieces. Very nice set.
11 HEYDE 48MM U.S. INFANTRY BAND
9.0 $725
Sixteen pieces with nice color. Missing 4 helmet spikes.
12 HEYDE 48MM U.S. INFANTRY
AND CAVALRY DISPLAY
FIGURES - 9.5 BOX - 8.5 $775
Twenty six pieces on parade with original box. Retains
nice Marshall Field and Company ‘TOYS’ label.
13 HEYDE AMERICAN/GERMAN
BATTLE SET #1040
FIGURES - 9.5 BOX - 9.0 $1750
Twenty two piece 48mm set originally
tied in original box.
14 HEYDE ENGLISH/GERMAN
BATTLE SET #1040
9.5 $1950
Twenty two piece 48mm set originally tied
in original box.
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15 CARRETTE
COASTAL GUN
9.0 $1200
Rare early artillery piece. Circa
1900. Barrel 11 inches in length.
16 SCHOENNER GATLING GUN
WITH KNOCK DOWN FIGURES
9.5 $2600
Very rare boxed example of this war time
game. Your son could set the soldiers up and
the Gatling Gun would mow them down.
Barrel is 9 inches in length. Circa 1895.
17 HAUSER FIELD
HOWITZER - LARGE
9.5 $2400
Very rare Post War production of this
impressive 56cm in length artillery piece
with detachable wheels.
Wonderful condition.
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18 MARKLIN COASTAL GUN
9.0 $3600
On elevated rotating platform with crane and
5 1/2 inch barrel. Measuring 6 1/2 inches in
height with original stairs and railing.
19 MARKLIN GARRISON GUN
9.0 $4800
On recoil sled. Extremely rare with 5 inch barrel
and black powder mechanism. Sled on very
interesting four wheel coaster with ammunition
depot and ramrod in Heyde composition
emplacement. Stamped USA #5.
20 MARKLIN FIELD GUN
9.0 $1750
On tractor wheels. Very impressive 16 1/2 inch
field gun with machined brass barrel.
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22 BING SUBMARINE 9.5 $2400
Exceptional condition-near mint.
21 HEYDE 48MM NAVAL WORK
DETAIL 9.5 $2500
Ten piece sailor group performing everyday
duties. Perfect for your battleships.
23 PLANK SUBMARINE
9.5 $7800
Near mint in its original box. This 12 inch sub
is worthy of any collection. Pictured EP-2 page
159 Richard Claus ‘The Allure of Toy Ships’.
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24 RADIGUET LIVE STEAM
GUNBOAT WITH RAM FRONT
9.0 $12500
Classic Live Steam hull. Circa 1890.
16 inches.
25 SPENKUCH NAVAL BAND
9.0 $475
Five pieces.
26 HEYDE SET #83 FRENCH CUIRASSIERS
FIGURES - 9.5 BOX - 9.0 $1400
Extremely rare 12 piece set. What makes this set unique
is that half of the figures have moveable arms.
Extremely rare for Heyde production.
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27 HEYDE FREDRICK THE GREAT ARTILLERY SET
9.5 $5,800
Extremely rare and in near mint condition, a beautiful example of toy soldier artistry.
28 PFEIFFER 110MM U.S. INFANTRY IN MONTANA HATS
9.0 - TWO HATS HAVE CHIPS, BUT OVERALL EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION
Eleven pieces including Officer on mounted horse, Officer on foot and 9 Infantrymen.
Very early German production with wonderful early painted faces. Circa 1890.
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$5200
29 MCLOUGHLIN BROTHERS U.S. INFANTRY AND CAVALRY DISPLAY
9.0 - ONE RIFLE DETACHED AND 2 TIPS MISSING $1600
Incredible 24 piece display. Mcloughlin sets are highlighted by
the exquisite graphics on their labels. Very early, Circa 1900.
30 MCLOUGHLIN BROTHERS
CAVALRY SOLDIERS
9.5 $825
Magnificent label adorns this 9 piece set.
Circa 1900.
31 WARREN MOUNTED
STANDARD BEARER
9.5 $775
Beautiful figure in original box.
32 WARREN 3 INCH GUN
9.5 $425
Rear facing gunner chairs with original box.
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9.5 $65,000
The ultimate Warren. This unique museum masterpiece was produced by John Warren for display at the Legion Hall
(see Old Toy Soldier Spring 2014, Volume 38 #1, pages 8-11). Comprised of 40 mounted--trooper, officers and bugler,
a fantastic horse drawn artillery and the iconic staff car; this display represents the zenith of American crafted toy soldiers.
Never again will such an important grouping of Warren figures be offered.
33 WARREN AMERICAN LEGION DISPLAY
B WARREN AMERICAN LEGION DISPLAY b
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34 WARREN GUN TEAM WITHOUT RIDERS 9.5 $6800
Extremely rare version of The Warren Gun Team with additional limber.
35 WARREN U.S. CAVALRY DISPLAY 9.5 $8500
Exceedingly rare boxed 8 piece set of masterfully sculpted Warren figures. An extremely rare item.
Contained in a beautiful original Warren box.
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B PROPERTY OF A CALIFORNIA COLLECTOR b
36 BRITAINS SET #1
LIFEGUARDS
9.5 $11500
Very first version of this iconic set.
This is the only known example with a true
first version box. Germanic figures.
Circa 1893.
37 BRITAINS SET #3
FIFTH DRAGOON GUARDS
9.5 $11500
Companion first version to the above set.
Again, the only known example with a true first
version box and Germanic figures. Circa 1893.
38 BRITAINS SET #6
BOER CAVALRY
9.5 $8200
Near mint example of this first version.
Circa 1895 set.
39 BRITAINS SET #11
BLACK WATCH CHARGING
9.5 $7200
Extremely desirable plug handed set
with exquisite box. Near mint.
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40 BRITAINS SET #10 SALVATION ARMY 9.5 $24500
Only known boxed example of this very early circa 1895 set. A true cornerstone to any major collection.
41 BRITAINS SET #26
BOER INFANTRY
9.5 $7600
Pristine example of this very early, circa 1898, set.
Beautiful paper labels.
42 BRITAINS SET #27
BAND OF THE LINE
9.5 $3500
Wonderful transitional set wasp-waisted
drum major. Square based musicians.
Circa 1911.
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43 BRITAINS SET #37 FULL BAND OF THE COLDSTREAM GUARD
Near mint example of this first version round base set. Circa 1898.
9.5
$7200
44 BRITAINS SET #39 ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY WITH ESCORT 9.5 $14500
The finest example of this iconic set. Wonderful patina and exquisite provenance. Simply the best.
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45 BRITAINS SET #77
GORDON HIGHLANDERS
9.5 $3200
Beautiful box pack version.
Circa 1905.
46 BRITAINS SET #82
COLOURS AND PIONEERS
OF SCOTS GUARDS
9.5 $3800
Beautiful first version set.
47 BRITAINS SET #83 MIDDLESEX YEOMANRY 9.5 $8200
A famous set pictured in James Opie’s ‘Britains Toy Soldiers 1893 - 1932’ on page 14.
Featuring figures with both fixed and moveable arms. A true collectors item.
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48 BRITAINS SET #101
LIFEGUARD BAND IN BLUE
TUNICS
9.5 $8900
Terrific first version slot arms in dark
blue tunics with bright gold piping.
A truly exquisite example.
49 BRITAINS SET #104
CITY IMPERIAL VOLUNTEERS
9.5 $6800
Terrific first version set with paper labels.
50 BRITAINS SET #105
IMPERIAL YEOMANRY
9.5 $7200
Wonderful patina on this first
version set.
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51 BRITAINS SET #107 IRISH GUARDS
9.5 $3300
First version round base.
52 BRITAINS SET #109
ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS
9.5 $7200
Near mint example of this round base paper
labeled set. Very beautiful.
53 BRITAINS SET #110
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT
9.5 $6200
Extremely rare, brown helmeted, brown
puttees with sand colored uniforms.
Round base with paper labels from the
iconic Ernest Hilary Weighill Collection.
54 BRITAINS SET #145
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
9.5 $2200
Wonderful example of this horse heavy collar set.
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B BRITAINS CIVILIANS b
55 BRITAINS BRADFORD CITY FOOTBALL TEAM
9.5 $8800
This unique commemorative set was produced for Bradford
City winning the FA Cup. See Old Toy Soldier feature article
Summer 2007, Volume 31 #2. This very rare team was packaged
in a souvenir football.
56 BRITAINS CIVILIAN
MOTORCYCLE WITH SIDECAR
9.5 $3400
Exquisite red version.
57 BRITAINS FARM SET #60
SIX WHEELED FARM LORRY
9.5 $3200
Beautiful yellow, black and cream vehicle. Square nosed.
58 BRITAINS FARM SET #61
TEN WHEELED FARM LORRY
9.5 $3200
Beautiful blue with white tires and square nose.
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59 TIMPO PETER RABBIT SET
9.5 $750
Timpo’s rendition of characters by Beatrix Potter;
Peter Rabbit, Timmy Tiptoes, Jemima Puddle-Duck
and Jeremy Fisher.
60 MINIKIN HANNIBAL’S WAR ELEPHANTS
CROSSING RIVER RHONE FIGURES 9.5 BOX - 9.0 - SPLIT CORNERS $725
Nine pieces originally tied in box.
61 BRITAIN’S
MADAME TUSSAUD’S CINDERELLA
9.5 $850
Near mint with original box.
Beautiful fairytale figure.
62 TOMMY TOY NURSERY RHYME FIGURES 9.5 $3400
A complete near mint set of The Tommy Toy fairytale figures. Included is an extremely rare Jack and Jill, one of only 5
known to exist. Additionally, the Witch on Broom is in the classic rare orange and black. The grouping is completed with
Jack and the Beanstalk, Tom Tom the Piper’s Son, Little Bo Peep with her sheep, Nat King Cole, Humpty Dumpty,
Mother Hubbard, Puss in Boots and Little Miss Muffet on her Tuffet. Circa 1936.
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B BRITAINS PARIS OFFICE b
63 BRITAINS PARIS OFFICE FRENCH
FOREIGN LEGION 9.0 $2200
Ten pieces, including officer on cantering horse,
officer on foot with outstretched sword and bugler.
64 BRITAINS PARIS OFFICE
INFANTRY OF THE LINE
9.0 - ONE BAYONET TIP
MISSING $6800
Comprising of 18 figures. Officer
on cantering horse, standard bearer,
8 marching at the trail and 8 marching
shoulder arms.
65 BRITAINS PARIS OFFICE ZOUAVES
9.5 $1800
Rare Paris production in tan tunics. Circa 1910.
See ‘The Great Book of Britains’ page 131 plate 219.
8 pieces.
66 BRITAINS PARIS OFFICE
MOUNTED COWBOYS
9.5 $1850
A unique set utilizing an interesting tie card where the
cowboys stirrup supports the figure in the box.
Beautiful colors.
67 BRITAINS SET #2 ROYAL HORSE GUARDS
9.5 $1200
Tin sword. Circa 1897.
68 BRITAINS SET #2
ROYAL HORSE GUARDS
9.5 $575
Pre War. Near mint.
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B BRITAINS b
69 BRITAINS SET #11
BLACK WATCH
HIGHLANDERS
9.5 $2200
With plug hands. Very rare. Unboxed.
Circa 1893.
70 BRITAINS SET #13 THIRD HUSSARS 9.5
Pre War. Near mint. Beautiful luster.
$600
71 BRITAINS SET #24
NINTH QUEEN’S ROYAL
LANCERS
9.5 $475
Pre War. Near mint.
72 BRITAINS SET #27
BAND OF THE LINE FIGURES
9.5 BOX - 8.5 $2400
Beautiful first version round base. Circa 1897.
Original tie cards, but box does show wear.
One figure missing helmet spike.
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73 BRITAINS SET #46
HODSON’S HORSE
9.5 $675
Pre War. Dark blue tunics.
74 BRITAINS SET #71
TURKISH CAVALRY
9.5 $875
Pre War.
75 BRITAINS SET #100
TWENTY FIRST EMPRESS
OF INDIA’S LANCERS
9.0 $525
Pre War.
76 BRITAINS SET #101
BAND OF THE LINE
9.5 $3800
Pre War with gold tunics. Near mint
example from the Ilyinsky Collection.
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77 BRITAINS SET #117
EGYPTIAN INFANTRY
9.5 $450
Pre War.
78 BRITAINS SET #134
JAPANESE INFANTRY
9.5 $1650
Exquisite dark blue tunics.
79 BRITAINS SET #141
INFANTRY OF THE LIGNE
9.5 $275
Pre War.
80 BRITAINS SET #139
CHASSEURS A CHEVAL
9.5 $975
Near mint Pre War set.
81 BRITAINS SET #142
ZOUAVES
9.5 $375
Pre War.
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82 BRITAINS SET #153
PRUSSIAN HUSSARS
9.0 $975
Pre War.
83 BRITAINS SET #165
ITALIAN CAVALRY
9.0 $975
Pre War.
85 BRITAINS SET #158
RAILWAY STATION STAFF
9.5 $6200
A large example of this very desirable set.
Exquisite label and figures.
84 BRITAINS SET #168 CIVILIANS 9.5
First version bottle dresses. Near mint.
$4200
86 BRITAINS SET #168 CIVILIANS 9.5
The flapper dresses are slightly more rare.
$3200
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87 BRITAINS SET #211 HORSE DRAWN 18 INCH HEAVY HOWITZER
One of Britain’s most iconic sets.
9.5
$5600
88 BRITAINS SET #436
U. S. MONOPLANE WITH
AIRCRAFTSMEN
9.5 $5500
Exceedingly rare round tipped plane in
near mint condition with the 6 piece
aircrew plus pilot. Box is designed to be
turned into a hanger.
89 BRITAINS SET #2184 BAHAMAS POLICEMEN
9.5 $2200
Very rare set. Only made Post War.
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90 BRITAINS SET #2185
BAHAMAS POLICE BAND
9.5 $2100
Beautiful unboxed 15 piece version of this band.
B BRITAINS BUILDINGS b
Essential to any display.
91 BRITAINS SET #1732 STANDARD TYPE ARMY HUT
9.0 - TWO ROOF SLATS MISSING AND SLIGHT WEAR
TO ONE POSTER $1650
Long wooden barracks with opening front door, 3 windows and 2
recruiting posters on each side of building. Also has stove pipe and
a dark gray felt roof that lifts off. The hut is 12 1/2 by 6 inches wide.
Manufactured 1939-1941 only.
92 BRITAINS SET #1733 NISSEN ARMY HUT
9.0 - MISSING STOVE PIPE $800
Classic Britains corrugated roof building with small
windows flanking the double doors at front, a stove
pipe and 2 windows on rear. Measures 8 by 6 inches.
Manufactured 1939-1941 only.
93 BRITAINS SET #1734
GUARD ROOM
9.0 $1800
Opening front door with 3 windows
and 1 recruiting poster. The roof
extends over the porch and lifts off.
Measures 8 1/2 by 6 inches wide.
Manufactured 1939-1941 only.
94 BRITAINS SET #1737 ARMY TRANSPORT SHED 9.0 $3200
Army Transport Shed. Similar to #1736, but not as deep and has sloped roof. Can garage 3 Lorries.
Adorned by 4 recruiting posters. 12 by 7 inches. Manufactured 1939-1941 only. Very Rare and from the Bill Miele Collection.
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95 BRITAINS SETS #1736, #1739 & #1740 GUN SHED,
GUNNER’S QUARTERS AND FLIGHT OF STEPS
9.0 $9200
Gun Shed, Gunner’s Quarters and Flight of Steps. These 3 extremely rare
buildings will be sold as a single unit. This is the only known complete example
of this configuration. There are other Gunner’s Quarters and Gun Sheds, but this
is the only known Flight of Steps. This actual example is pictured in Joe Wallis’s
‘Army of the World’ page 248; Bill Miele Collection.
96 BRITAINS SET #1744
MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT
9.0 $475
Machine Gun Emplacement with corrugated roof and sand
bags. A low parapet in front allows prone machine gunners
to be used. A flat corrugated roof covers the emplacement.
Seven sand bags are stacked at the rear corner. Base
measures 6 by 6 inches only manufactured 1939-1941.
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97 BRITAINS SET #1861
CAMOUFLAGED NETTED FIELD EMPLACEMENT
9.5 $2200
Designed to house Britain’s Heavy Howitzer underneath a
camouflaged netting to conceal it from the Luftwaffe.
Base 12 by 12 by 8 inches only manufactured 1939-1941.
98 BRITAINS SET #1862 CAMOUFLAGED
NETTED MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT
9.5 $475
6 inch square to house Britains small Howitzer.
Manufactured 1939-1941.
99 BRITAINS SET #1863 CONCRETE PILLBOX - LARGE
9.0 $2400
Very rare large size on a 12 by 12 inch base with a 7 inch diameter round
pill box mounted on top. The roof is detachable.
Manufactured 1939-1941.
100 BRITAINS SET #1864
CONCRETE PILLBOX - SMALL
9.0 $1700
6 by 12 inches with a 5 inch in
diameter pill box with removable roof.
Manufactured 1940-1941.
101 BRITAINS SET #1866 CIRCULAR
SANDBAG EMPLACEMENT
9 - SLIGHT DAMAGE TO 1 SANDBAG
$2200
For A.A. Gun or Searchlight. 12 by 12 inches.
The Circular emplacement formed by staking
6 sandbags, one atop another, sloping inward
so that the diameter of the bottom is 8 inches
while the top is 7 inches. There’s a small
gap to provide entrance as illustrated on the
1940 Britains Catalog. Extremely Rare and
Manufactured 1940-1941.
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102 BRITAINS SET #1867
OPEN TYPE FIELD SHELTER
9.0 $1700
Six posts support a corrugated roof.
Two strips of corrugated tin form the
overhead cover. 12 by 12 inches.
Could be used for a field medical
dressing station, gun position or
ammunition depot.
Manufactured 1939-1941.
103 BRITAINS SET #1869
EXTREMELY RARE R.A.M.C.
CASUALTY CLEARING STATION
9.0 $4200
Extremely Rare R.A.M.C. Casualty Clearing
Station with thatched barn and open cart
shed. The barn resembles Britains farm set
#95 but is smaller. The cart shed has a large
red cross painted on the roof; presumably
ambulances would be unloaded there. 12 by
12 inches. Manufactured 1939-1941.
B FILLING THE LINE b
104 BRITAINS SET #1418
LINE INFANTRY
9.5 $2850
With boy drummer. A previously
unknown and uncatalogued set
recently discovered from the Lyle
Thoborn Collection.
105 BRITAINS SET #1421
LINE INFANTRY DRUMMERS
9.5 $2850
Another previously unknown and
uncatalogued set. Property of the
Lyle Thorborn Collection.
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