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Sat, Dec 3, 2016 11:00AM EST - Sun, Dec 4, 2016 11:00AM EST
Lot 403

Unique Private File of ID Cards, Correspondence, Shell Game Set, and Other Ephemera

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Chanin, Jack. Unique Private File of ID Cards, Correspondence, Shell Game Set, and Other Ephemera. 1920s – 80s. Approximately 50 pieces, including his signed transatlantic immigration form from Russia to the United States; a signed wartime U.S. Army visitor tag; two signed S.A.M. membership cards; a three-shell game set with one piece signed inside by Chanin, accompanied by a vintage shell game photo; plus correspondence to or from Jay Marshall, Chet Karkut, Bob Nelson, John Henry Grossman, Jean Hugard, Sherms, Inc., and others; and a quantity of calling cards, clippings, stage money, and other ephemera, some signed. Condition generally good.

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