RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Artifact Auction

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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction’s nearly four decades of business continue to grow, achieving record prices for clients around the world.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Katharine Hepburn930 - Katharine Hepburn
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ALS signed “Kath,” two pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 12.5, Atienza, Guadalajara, Spain, September 7, [1970]. Letter to a friend. In part: “Here we are—abo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Katharine Hepburn931 - Katharine Hepburn
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Two ALSs to Coco producer Fred Herbert, one signed “K,” and one signed “Kate.” One letter reads: “You have really sailed right into this situation &...
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Katharine Hepburn932 - Katharine Hepburn
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hepburn, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Phyllis, gratefully, Katharine Hepburn.” In fine condition, with sca
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William Holden933 - William Holden
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Highly regarded American actor (1918–1981) who won the 1954 Academy Award for Best Actor in Stalag 17. Vintage pearl-finish 9.5 x 8 photo of Holden wi
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Hollywood Bond Cavalcade 1943934 - Hollywood Bond Cavalcade 1943
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Impressive vintage hardcover autograph album 10 x 11, from the 1943 Hollywood Bond Cavalcade stop in St. Louis, Missouri, signed inside in fountain by
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini935 - Harry Houdini
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Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 4.5 close-up photo of Houdini smiling pleasantly, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Houdini, April 10/22.” Matted and f
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Harry Houdini936 - Harry Houdini
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Heavy prison cell lock used by Harry Houdini during an escape from a Newgate Prison cell. Lock measures approximately 10 x 7.5 and has four holes for
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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The Incredible Mr. Limpet937 - The Incredible Mr. Limpet
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Original pencil and crayon art for the 1964 film The Incredible Mr. Limpet, unsigned, on individual 7 x 5.5 off-white story board pages. One image fea
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James and the Giant Peach938 - James and the Giant Peach
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Original hand-drawn pencil concept art of Spider Woman for the 1996 film James and the Giant Peach, unsigned, on an 8.5 x 5.5 off-white sheet, done by
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Akira Kurosawa939 - Akira Kurosawa
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Limited edition portfolio of six colorful prints depicting characters from the 1985 film Ran, 23 x 28 and 28 x 23, numbered 214/250, each signed in th
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Grace Kelly940 - Grace Kelly
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Exceptional vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Kelly sweetly leaning against Monaco on a large globe, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Carl Laemmle941 - Carl Laemmle
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Film making pioneer (1867–1939) and founder of Universal Studios. Laemmle and his son were responsible for the fantastic string of classic Universal h
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Laurel and Hardy942 - Laurel and Hardy
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Vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo of the comedic duo posing side-by-side in their bowler hats, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Hello Wendy!
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Laurel and Hardy943 - Laurel and Hardy
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Ballpoint signatures, “Stan Laurel,” and “Oliver Hardy,” on a light blue 4 x 3.5 album page. In fine condition, with some mild toning to horizontal ed
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Laurel and Hardy944 - Laurel and Hardy
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Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 7.75 photo the comedic duo posing side-by-side in their bowler hats, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Hello ‘V
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Stan Laurel945 - Stan Laurel
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DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, November 12, 1941. Agreement between 20th Century Fox Productions and Laurel and Hardy Feature Productions to lend the servic
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Mimic946 - Mimic
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Original concept art of a ‘Bug’ head for the 1997 film Mimic, unsigned, black and white gouache and pencil on an off-white 11 x 14 sheet, unsigned, la
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Mimic947 - Mimic
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Original hand-drawn story board pages from the ‘Clack Clack’ scene of the 1997 film Mimic, unsigned, 10 pages, 8.5 x 11, with each page having two pan
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Bruce Lee948 - Bruce Lee
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Unsigned printed membership card booklet for Lee’s Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute, 2.5 x 3.5, filled out inside in type with the member’s information and h
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Carmen Miranda949 - Carmen Miranda
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A Night in Rio three-LP album prominently signed on the first sleeve in fountain pen, “Sinceramente, Carmen Miranda, 1941.” Housed in the original sli
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Marilyn Monroe950 - Marilyn Monroe
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Eye-catching unsigned color proof of Monroe’s tastefully nude Golden Dreams portrait, 12 x 13.5, with the image identification in the lower left corne
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Marilyn Monroe951 - Marilyn Monroe
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Stunning limited edition triptych print of three negatives taken of Monroe at the 20th Century Fox swimming pool, 18.5 x 45, numbered AP 13/30, signed
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Marilyn Monroe: Joe DiMaggio952 - Marilyn Monroe: Joe DiMaggio
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Receipt given to DiMaggio by Goldfarb, a New York florist, for an order of roses to be sent to Marilyn Monroe on her birthday. The receipt is filled o
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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The Nelsons953 - The Nelsons
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Two documents: one signed “Ozzie Nelson” and “Harriet Hilliard Nelson,” one page, both sides, employing MCA Artists Ltd. as their sole manager for a p
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Paul Newman954 - Paul Newman
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Uncommon eye-catching color limited edition 30.5 x 22.75 print entitled ‘Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy,’ numbered AP 50/50, signed in the lower border
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Paul Newman955 - Paul Newman
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TLS signed “PL,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 15, 1967. Letter to Bill Gray at LSU. In part: “Thanks considerably for the vote
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Nightmare Before Christmas956 - Nightmare Before Christmas
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Two original hand-drawn storyboard portions, in pencil, by an NBC production artist as per Tim Burton’s vision, each 8.5 x 5. One shows an image of Ja
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Star Trek: Alexander Courage957 - Star Trek: Alexander Courage
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American composer and arranger (1919–2008) forever remembered for the theme music to the iconic science fiction television series Star Trek. Rare AMQS
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Star Trek: Enterprise958 - Star Trek: Enterprise
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Color limited edition 27 x 36 print entitled ‘Enterprise Cast Portrait,’ numbered 53/325, signed in gold ink by all seven cast members pictured, inclu
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Thelma Todd959 - Thelma Todd
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American actress (1906–1935) best remembered for her appearances in such comedy classics as Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, and Another Fine Mess. Th
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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The Great Impostor: Ferdinand Waldo Demara960 - The Great Impostor: Ferdinand Waldo Demara
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Known as ‘The Great Imposter’ (1921–1982) he posed as many different professions from monks to surgeons to prison wardens. His life was made into a fi
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Tony Awards961 - Tony Awards
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Color 14 x 22 Broadway window card for the 56th annual Tony Awards in 2002, signed in silver ink by 29 attendess. Signers are: Jason Biggs, Kate Burto
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Luchino Visconti and Alain Delon962 - Luchino Visconti and Alain Delon
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Signed book: Rocco et ses freres. Paris: Buchet/Chastel, 1961. Softcover, 5 x 8, 331 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ballpoint by Luchino Visc
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Luchino Visconti963 - Luchino Visconti
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Acclaimed director of Ossessione, Death in Venice, and The Damned (1906–1976). ALS in French, one page both sides, 6 x 4.25, personal letterhead, May
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Waldorf Astoria Signatures964 - Waldorf Astoria Signatures
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Collection of 29 items consisting of Empire Room programs, signed photos, and menu covers, all obtained by a long-time waiter at the Waldorf-Astoria,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Wizard of Oz: Harold Arlen965 - Wizard of Oz: Harold Arlen
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TLS signed “Harold,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, April 8, 1970. Letter to Irving Brown of Warner Bros. In full: “Life has been a bit
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Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner966 - Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wood playfully leaning over Wagner’s shoulder, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Belle, with love, Natalie Wood” and “Robe
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Joanne Woodward967 - Joanne Woodward
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Collection of letters to William Gray, comprised of seven ALSs and a Christmas card, all signed “Joanne,” dating from 1955 to 1989. A selection for th
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Joanne Woodward968 - Joanne Woodward
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Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bill—Even analyzed—I love you! Joanne.” In fine condition,
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Darryl F. Zanuck969 - Darryl F. Zanuck
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Original “temporary” script for the 1940 Twentieth Century Fox film, The Blue Bird, starring Shirley Temple, Nigel Bruce, and Gale Sondergaard. The 15
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Rex Allen970 - Rex Allen
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One of Rex Allen’s personally-owned Stetson cowboy hats. Off-white hat has an attractive rhinestone hatband, with its black leather sweatband with “XX
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Rex Allen971 - Rex Allen
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A three-piece outfit made for cowboy star Rex Allen. Suit consists of a bright blue single-breasted jacket with a two-button front, with a Nudie’s Rod
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Iron Eyes Cody972 - Iron Eyes Cody
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One of Cody’s personally-owned Stetson cowboy hats. Light brown hat has a Native American bead and feather pinned to the braided hat band, with its bl
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Allan ‘Rocky’ Lane973 - Allan ‘Rocky’ Lane
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Custom-made suit owned by cowboy star Allan ‘Rocky’ Lane. Suit consists of a brown-striped single-breasted suit coat, with one of the inside pockets b
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Pat Brady974 - Pat Brady
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One of Brady’s personally-owned Stetson cowboy hats. Beige hat has a small feather tucked into the band, and its brown leather sweatband with “XXXX St
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The Godfather: Talia Shire975 - The Godfather: Talia Shire
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Screen-worn dress, worn by Talia Shire in the role of Connie Corleone during the important baptismal scene in The Godfather. One-piece long-sleeve str
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Slim Pickens976 - Slim Pickens
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Pickens’s personally-owned Stetson cowboy hat. Beige hat has a plain matching band, with its brown leather sweatband with “XXXX Stetson,” “Made by Ste
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The Sopranos: James Gandolfini977 - The Sopranos: James Gandolfini
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Fabulous screen-worn suit, worn by Gandolfini in his role as Tony Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos. Suit consists of a dark blue single-breasted
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Academy Award Winners978 - Academy Award Winners
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Collection of sixteen 8 x 10 photos, each signed by an Academy Award-winning actor or actress, including: Gregory Peck (2); John Gielgud; George Chaki
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Actors979 - Actors
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Collection of thirty photos, almost all 8 x 10, each signed by a notable actor, including: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. (ins); Gregory Peck (2); Victor Matu
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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