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This is the third & final instalment of this collection.
These were items that no one else wanted so I snagged them, they are a collection of military prints that were premium items from the Canada Starch Company. He would have received these prior to 1942.
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Hello, walksoftly this are very nice it is a great collection.
Thanks for sharing them. :)
Thanks bratjdd, for the love & the complement, glad you enjoyed them.
Someone on ebay would love these also. A real treasure. Phil.
Yes Phil you are correct in saying that, I hope my watermark keeps the thieves away from them.
Thanks for the Love Mani, Phil, & bellin.
Thanks for the love petey.