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Sets of toy soldiers can cost hundreds of dollars, but they are prized by adult collectors, says toy store owner Don Graham
Sets of toy soldiers can cost hundreds of dollars, but they are prized by adult collectors, says toy store owner Don Graham

Sets of toy soldiers can cost hundreds of dollars, but they are prized by adult collectors, says toy store owner Don Graham

Date12/2/1992
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Original Toronto Star caption: Sets of toy soldiers can cost hundreds of dollars; but they are prized by adult collectors; says toy store owner Don Graham.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018220F
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