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I ed. s.d. (ma 1980). Testo in inglese. Catalogo dell'esposizione e asta "Collectors' Carrousel", Sale 776, July 30-August 5, 1980 (exhibition: July 25-August 4): "This sale was organized and coordinated by PB Eighty-Four, a division of Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., and will take place at our 980 Madison Avenue Galleries" (p. 81)). VIII piccolo oblungo/ (204)/ brossura con grafica in verde/b e con illustrazioni a colori ai piatti (primo piatto: Rare caille "puritan" 5¢ on-wheel slot machine in a upright case, circa 1900 - ultimo piatto: French musical automaton of a magician, late 19th century; French musical automation of a flower seller, late 19th century; French musical automaton of a smoking moor, late 19th century). Illustrazioni in b/n e a colori. Photographs: PB Eighty-Four Photography Dept. consultant Art Director: Alan Hartwell, N.Y.C.. Allegata lettera invito.Incollato un ex libris a p. (1). Stato buono (leggera usura della copertina che presenta scoloriture ai margini e ai piatti). Objects: 19th and 20th century clothing --- Mechanical banks - Comic character wristwatches - Toys - Automata - Mechanical music --- Slot machines, other coin-operated devices and sideshow banners --- Lionel and other trains - Lead soldiers --- Dolls, dollhouses and miniatures.