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October 22, 2009

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LOT 139

Lot 139

United Press International (20th Century)

United Press International (20th Century)
Lot 139 Details
United Press International (20th Century), American

REALM OF ESCAPE, FEBRUARY 20TH, 1965

Gelatin silver strengthened painted press print; inscribed PP Velox 57 lower right, United Press International stamp verso, Central Press Association Reference Department stamp verso,
7.5" x 10" — 25.4 x 19.1 cm.

Estimate $75-$100

Realised: $60
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

United Press International typed label verso: NXP 1460143RO Realm of Escape (Second of Seven) “Detachment from the world is extended to fellow ‘skids’ along the lower-end of New York’s Third Avenue. A frequent sight at any time of day is the derelict stretched out on the cold, hard pavement....his temporary bed.” Credit (UPI Photo) 2/20/65

CONDITION DETAILS

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