RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring John F. Kennedy

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Opening with a section commemorating President John F. Kennedy's life and legacy, RR Auction's November Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale features a multitude of rare and remarkable pieces of the past. Boasting well over 1,100 items spanning all fields, some top auction items include JFK's personally-worn presidential suit; incredible letters from artists like Cezanne, Renoir, Dali, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec; and great signed Hollywood photographs of the Our Gang cast, the Marx Brothers, and Grace Kelly. Also featured is a section comprised of items belonging to the late Boston drummer Sib Hashian, which will culminate in a LIVE sale of headlining lots on November 7th. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in November 2019.
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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Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer807 - Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer
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Sheet music booklet for 'Blues in the Night (My Mama Done Tol' Me),' five pages, 9 x 12, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Louis Armstrong808 - Louis Armstrong
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ALS signed “Louis Armstrong," and twice within the text as "Satchmo,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7.25, March 16, 1949. Wri...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Irving Berlin809 - Irving Berlin
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The Mutual Bank check, 8.75 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Irving Berlin, payable to Union Central Life Ins. Co. for $214.09, September
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dave Brubeck810 - Dave Brubeck
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Six items signed in black ink or felt tip by cool jazz bandleader Dave Brubeck, including: two FDCs, two 5 x 3 cards (one inscribed), a glossy 8 x 10
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Vernon Duke811 - Vernon Duke
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American composer and songwriter (1903–1969) noted for his collaborations with Ira Gershwin, E. Y. Harburg, and Sammy Cahn. ALS signed “Vernon Duke (V
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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George Gershwin812 - George Gershwin
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Personal check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Gershwin, "George Gershwin," payable to The American Dramatists for $...
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Sheldon Harnick813 - Sheldon Harnick
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Two photos: an 8.5 x 11 laserprint photo of Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock working at a piano, signed in black ink by Harnick, who adds the date, “4/3
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Glenn Miller814 - Glenn Miller
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of Miller performing with his band, prominently signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Edith Piaf815 - Edith Piaf
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Vintage ink signature and inscription in French, "Pour Monsieur M. Wives…Edith Piaf,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 card. Suede-matted with a photo ...
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Cole Porter816 - Cole Porter
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Crisp vintage ink signature, "Cole Porter,” on an off-white 4 x 1 sheet. Nicely matted with a photo of the composer smoking a cigarette to an o...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cole Porter817 - Cole Porter
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ALS signed “Cole,” two pages, 5.25 x 8.25, Hotel de Paris letterhead, no date. Letter to "Blanche de Castille," in full: "Could I tak...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bud Powell818 - Bud Powell
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Jazz pianist (1924-1966) influential in the development of bebop. Vintage ballpoint signature, "Bud Powell,” on the inside of an off-white 3.25...
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Rodgers and Hammerstein819 - Rodgers and Hammerstein
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Two items: a vintage ink signature and inscription, "To Esther, Oscar Hammerstein," on an off-white 4.25 x 3 sheet; and a DS, signed "...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sonny Rollins820 - Sonny Rollins
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Red felt tip signature, "Sonny Rollins,” on a white 4 x 6 sheet, with Rollins incorporating a wonderful sketch of a saxophone and musical notes...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Williams821 - John Williams
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AMQS on an off-white 8 x 5 sheet, signed below in black felt tip by John Williams, who pens two bars of music from the score of the 1977 science ficti
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Charlie Daniels822 - Charlie Daniels
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Attractive fiddle signed on the upper bout in black felt tip by Charlie Daniels. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a bow and Ohuhu carrying case.
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John Denver823 - John Denver
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Glossy 8 x 10 RCA Records publicity photo of Denver posing outdoors, signed in black ink, "Peace! John Denver." In fine condition, with so...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Peter, Paul and Mary824 - Peter, Paul and Mary
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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the folk group, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Jim—We love your place—your hospitality and your w...
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Shania Twain825 - Shania Twain
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Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Shania Twain in a blue outfit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.
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Carrie Underwood826 - Carrie Underwood
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Appealing color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Underwood against a stark white background, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Aerosmith827 - Aerosmith
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Self-titled debut album signed on the front cover in ink or felt tip by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, and Joey Kramer, with Pe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gregg Allman828 - Gregg Allman
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Color semi-glossy 14 x 11 photo of brothers Duane and Gregg Allman sitting in a park, signed in black felt tip by the latter. In very fine condition.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Animals829 - The Animals
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Ivy Music Ltd. sheet music booklet for The Animals song 'Baby Let Me Take You Home,' four pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Neil Aspinall830 - Beatles: Neil Aspinall
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British music executive (1941–2008) who served as road manager and personal assistant for the Beatles, later becoming chief executive of their company
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beatles: Best and White831 - Beatles: Best and White
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Unused 14? TJ Percussion drumhead, with the band's name affixed to the center, signed in blue ballpoint, "Andy White, Love Me Do," and...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr833 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Mailing envelope, 8.75 x 4.5, with a red heart attached to left side, deriving from the 1988 Samaritans Art Show, signed in blue ballpoint, “Ringo Sta
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Beatles: Ringo Starr834 - Beatles: Ringo Starr
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Color 5.5 x 4 cardstock photo of the Beatles clowning around on stage, signed in blue ballpoint by Ringo Starr. Matted and framed to an overall size o
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Beatles: Klaus Voormann835 - Beatles: Klaus Voormann
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Revolver album by the Beatles, signed vertically on the front cover in black felt tip by its designer, Klaus Voormann. In very good condition, with sc
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The Bee Gees836 - The Bee Gees
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Bee Gees from the late 1960s, signed in blue ballpoint by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, Vince Melouney, and Colin Peterse
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Big Brother and the Holding Company837 - Big Brother and the Holding Company
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Color glossy 8 x 10 group photo of Big Brother and the Holding Company, signed in blue felt tip by Sam Andrew, James Gurley, Peter Albin, and Dave Get
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The Cars838 - The Cars
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Sought-after Candy-O album by The Cars, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by felt tip by Ric Ocasek, Greg Hawkes, David Robinson, and Elliot
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton839 - Eric Clapton
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Official program for the European leg of Clapton's 1985 Behind the Sun tour, 9 x 13, 16 pages, signed and inscribed inside in black ink, "T...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eric Clapton and Roger Waters840 - Eric Clapton and Roger Waters
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Official program for a charity cricket match between Eric Clapton's XI and The Bunbury's at the Cranleigh School in Surrey on June 8, 2008, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Leonard Cohen841 - Leonard Cohen
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White pickguard for a Stratocaster-style electric guitar, signed in blue felt tip by Leonard Cohen. In fine condition, with light scuffing.
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Cream: Ginger Baker843 - Cream: Ginger Baker
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Black Pintech Concertcast drum head, 10.5? in diameter, signed in blue paint pen by Ginger Baker, with upper portion bearing an affixed Cream 'D...
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Ronnie James Dio844 - Ronnie James Dio
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White pickguard for a Stratocaster-style electric guitar, signed in blue felt tip, "Have seconds dude, magic, you rock, Ronnie James Dio."...
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Eurythmics845 - Eurythmics
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Three albums by the Eurythmics—Savage, Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), and 'Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)' picture disc single—each signe...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Leo Fender846 - Leo Fender
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American inventor (1909–1991) who founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company, and is remembered for designing the Telecaster, Stratocast
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Genesis847 - Genesis
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Unused Atlantic Records 'footprint' sticker promoting the Genesis single 'Follow You Follow Me' from the band's 1978 album …And ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Grateful Dead848 - Grateful Dead
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Official RIAA flower hologram-style gold sales award presented "to Jon McIntire to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Aris...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Guns N' Roses: Slash849 - Guns N' Roses: Slash
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Color satin-finish 11 x 14 half-length photo of the Guns N' Roses guitarist wearing a KISS shirt, signed in silver ink, "Slash, 2018."...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jefferson Airplane850 - Jefferson Airplane
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Glossy 14.75 x 10 photo of Jefferson Airplane during a recorded performance, signed in blue felt tip by Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Jack C
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Billy Joel851 - Billy Joel
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Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the piano man looking cool in dark sunglasses, prominently signed in black felt tip, "Cheers! Billy Joel." In...
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KISS: Ace Frehley853 - KISS: Ace Frehley
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White pickguard for a Stratocaster-style electric guitar, signed in blue felt tip by Ace Frehley of KISS. In fine condition.
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KISS: Vinnie Vincent854 - KISS: Vinnie Vincent
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Guitarist and songwriter (born 1952) who was a member of the rock band KISS from 1982 until mid-1984 during the band's transition out of their 1...
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Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page855 - Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page
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Glossy 8 x 10 Atlantic Records publicity photo of Jimmy Page, signed in black felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing
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Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant856 - Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant
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Satin-finish 8 x 10 publicity photo of Robert Plant performing on stage, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Jane, Best wishes, Robert ...
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Lynyrd Skynyrd857 - Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Street Survivors album by Lynyrd Skynyrd, signed on the front cover in in blue felt tip, "Leslie Hawkins, 'That Smell,'" and in si...
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The Monkees858 - The Monkees
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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Monkees from one of their television episodes, signed in black ink by Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork. In fine con
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Monterey Pop Festival859 - Monterey Pop Festival
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Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of a poster for the Monterey International Pop Festival, signed in silver ink or blue felt tip by 11 acts, including: Pete
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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