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Robert Ripley Signed Photograph

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Interesting vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of the globe-trotting oddity collector, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Dear Jimmy: Believe It or Not—this is the 'Mayor' of the Koiari Tribe, Papua, Ripley—Mar. 2, 1932.” In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to the top edge.

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Robert Ripley Signed Photograph

Name: Robert Ripley Signed Photograph
SKU: 131678478
Price: 220 USD
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