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A poster with an illustration of a spacecraft.
Bakka: A science fiction book shoppe
A poster with an illustration of a spacecraft.

Bakka: A science fiction book shoppe

Date1973
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A poster advertising that Bakka (282 Queen Street West) is moving and are having a before and after sale. The Grand Closing Sale is on July 25th, 1973, and the Grand Opening Sale is on July 26th, 1973.
Medium
DimensionsImage size: 21.5 cm x 35.5 cm (8 7/16 in. x 14 in.)
Language
ProvenanceFrom the Alan and Thomas Suddon Collection
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderUnknown
Call Number / Accession NumberSuddon_0096
Country:Canada
East-west street:Queen Street West
Neighbourhood:Kensington-Grange
Province or state:Ontario
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