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Name: ARTHUR NELSON STAMP AND RECORDS COLLECTION
SKU: 79947294
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ARTHUR NELSON WAS A YOUNG BOY ON BARNUM AND BAILEY. THE FAMILY WAS KNOWN FOR THE RISLEY ACT AND OTHERS. POSTAGE STAMP COLLECTION INCLUDING A BOOK WITH 1800'S DIARY NOTATIONS OF CIRCUS TRAVEL & LIFE.

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ALL SALES FINAL. PAYPAL POST-AUCTION, BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING COSTS. ABSENCE OF NOTES IN CONDITION REPORT SHOULD NOT BE REFLECTED AS AN ITEM IN PERFECT CONDITION. CONDITION REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. OBVIOUS FLAWS WILL BE POINTED OUT IN LOT DESCRITPTIONS. ART MEASUREMENTS REFLECT OVERALL SIZE OF THE PIECE INCLUDING THE FRAME.

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