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March 12, 2005

Lot: 2

Lenci Italian Doll Catalog 1927/8? Print Book RARE
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Lenci Italian Doll Catalog 1927/8? Print Book RARE
LOT 1

Lenci Italian Doll Catalog 1927/8? Print Book RARE



Estimate: $400 - $800
Realized: $1450

Rare Lenci Italian doll catalog (with reportedly the same contents as the 1927/28 "Playthings" consumer catalog, according to Coleman; "Lenci Dolls" guide). Possibly the retail or original printed version of the catalog? with no advertising or script? 9 1/2" x 7 1/4". Thick textured paper cover with printed pencil drawing and signature. Containing 80 numbered pages of applied black and white photographic prints as well as drawn color prints with the corresponding #s shown in margins. Last page, although not numbered, looks to be missing a photo print. 8 smaller loose pages inserted in back of all applied color photographic prints front and back, (possibly from a later catalog?). Edge wear to cover with small tears. Pages very good to excellent condition.