EARLY 1950s JAPANESE TOY IMPORTER NEGATIVES AND PHOTOS ARCHIVES.
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Winning Bid:
$253.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #208 - Part II
Item numbers 1278 through 3040 in auction 208
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Item Description
From archives of Japanese toy importer Minamoto Trading Co. Los Angeles. Lot includes 48 negatives, each 4x5", and 26 contact prints on sheets w/three or four plus a few singles. 40 negatives have single or multiple toy images matching prints shown plus many others. Toys include cars, "Baby Scooter" motorcycle, planes, boats, space toys, wind-ups, etc.. An additional eight negatives show owner and family, office shot, trade show booth w/many toys. Negatives are Exc. Prints have lt. wear Fine/VF. An interesting look at toys imported from Japan in the early 1950s.
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