Licking inflation

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Licking inflation

Date5/28/1980

Names

Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Licking inflation: Percy and Katharine Thorpe (above) with six Rosenthal plates worth over $4;000 - part of 70-plate collection valued at $18;000 and rising. At left; Cathy Johnstone shows off collector's plates that cost as litle as $12 each; now worth from $287 to $1;375 apiece.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0004620F

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