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Porcelain Piedmont Tobacco Sign...The Virginia Cigarette...Two Colors | Tobacciana1177 of 1399 |  |  |
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Here a sign that's rough but very collectible because of the porcelain. Some people love a sign like this where others want a mint sign that's perfect. Thats why there is always a person who will want a sign in any condition. People love to collect advertising signs.
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