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Beautiful Colors
Where are the fine pictures of famous athletes that came with the cigarettes of yesteryear?
September
1
1938
PARKE CUMMINGS
Beautiful Colors
PARKE CUMMINGS
September
1
1938
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SATIRE
Beautiful Colors
Where are the fine pictures of famous athletes that came with the cigarettes of yesteryear?
September
1
1938
PARKE CUMMINGS
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