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I believe a quite scarce fortune telling game. Dated 1925, spinner with booklet to interpret and answers. Any information would be appreciated, the piece is also illustrated on my daily Dull Tool Dim Bulb blog.
Mysticope Fortune Teller 1925 Collection Jim Linderman
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Where is you blog? I would love to read it.
Just search Dull Tool Dim Bulb and follow the links! Thanks. Jim Linderman