Toy Soldiers Set Record
From Reuters
LONDON —
A box of toy lead soldiers made in 1905 sold for a world record price of $14,900 Wednesday at a London auction, the auctioneers Phillip’s said. The box included infantrymen, cavalry, artillery, sailors and nine extremely rare British Camel Corps figures.
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