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Fancy an earthquake detector from 206 B

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Fancy an earthquake detector from 206 B

Date10/10/1978

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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Fancy an earthquake detector from 206 B.C.? It's $13;500

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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_0002000F

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