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Changing of the Guard CHANGING OF THE GUARD FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 2020 • SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH, 2020 • SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 2020 Auction 56 Changing of the Guard featuring the Chris Hupfeldt Collection (Day 1) Auction #56 Old Toy Soldier Auctions U.S.A. Friday, August 14th, 2020 at 2pm est ~ Lots 1001-1415 P.O. Box 13323 • Pittsburgh, PA 15243 Saturday, August 15th, 2020 at 10am est ~ Lots 2001-2585 412-343-8733 Sunday, August 16th, 2020 at 10am est ~ Lots 3001-3686 Fax 412-344-5273 Buyers Premium 23% Discounted to 20% for Check or Cash [email protected] Chirs Hupfeldt on guard at his museum. www.oldtoysoldierauctions.comon light backgrounds on dark backgrounds standard standard no gradients facebook.com/oldtoysoldierno gradients Website: Absentee & Phone Bidding Deadline: oldtoysoldierauctions.com Thursday, August 13th, 2020 watermark @oldtoysoldierwatermark oldtoysoldier at 7PM Eastern Time stacked logo (for sharing only) stacked logo (for sharing only) Ray and Bre Live Preview Auction at: Liveauctioneers.com or Day 1 - Lots 1001-1415 oldtoysoldierauctions.com Cataloged by Kent Kline 3 weeks prior to sale Shipped by Kieth and Paula Maladra Batavia, Illinois Bid Live Online the Day of Sale at: Day 2 - Lots 2000-2585 Liveauctioneers.com Cataloged by Kent Kline Shipped by Kieth and Paula Maladra Mail Bids & Payments To: Batavia, Illinois Old Toy Soldier Auctions P.O. 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