February 5, 2002
| On the afternoon of the day before the auction, Mark Metzger's crew had small items set out on tables and furniture lining the walls, filling two rooms. | |
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| Sunday was an unannounced "preview" time, especially for dealers. They sorted through the boxes, touching virtually every item there, no matter how small. | |
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| There were some familiar faces (below), obviously steeling themselves for the long battle to come. On Monday, Auctioneer Mark Metzger and 11 assistants made the bidding go quickly. About 300 people came to bid and mingle. | |
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| . . / tom 'n' mindy February 5, 2002 |
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