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The most exhilarating means of transferring property yet devised by man, is one definition of auctioneering
The most exhilarating means of transferring property yet devised by man, is one definition of auctioneering

The most exhilarating means of transferring property yet devised by man, is one definition of auctioneering

Date8/11/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: The most exhilarating means of transferring property yet devised by man, is one definition of auctioneering. It is contained in a book published by W. Ben Ward-Price, at right, whose first auctioneering ancestor was born in 1808. At left is Franklin Silverstone, president of new Phillips Ward-Price Ltd. of Toronto.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0088106F
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