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Lot 609
[GIANT]. Handbill advertising the appearance of a "Tall Lancashire Girl."
Estimate: $150 - $250
Sold for
$600
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
[GIANT]. Handbill advertising the appearance of a "Tall Lancashire Girl." [England, 18th century]. Letterpress handbill with British royal coat of arms block-printed at top, advertising "that there is to come to this Place, and is to be seen, a Beautiful Tall Lancashire Girl, about Sixteen Years of Age, and near Seven Foot High," and also "Sings a good Song to divert the Company..."
7 x 4 3/4".
Condition
Expertly restored tear lower left, not affecting text.
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