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Lot 274

CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE, Mark Matthews. Box set of Baumann book and Matthews marble.

Estimate: $225 - $450

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$22

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$500	$25
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$25,000	$1,000

CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE, Mark Matthews. Very hard to find original Mark Matthews/Paul Baumann book and marble collectors set. The book is the 2nd edition of Paul Baumann's Collecting Antique Marbles. The marble is a commemorative marble made by Mark Matthews to celebrate the publication of the book. The book is signed by both Mark Matthews and Paul Baumann and stamped with a "9" and "1" to signify the year of manufacture. The marble is a special Swirl created and produced by Mark Matthews and signed with his MM logo, with a PB above it. All contained in the original shipping/presentation box. Very hard to find the complete set. The marble alone sells for a significant amount when it is available individually, see Lot #203 in Block's Marble Auction #1144 May 20, 2023. Marble is 1-3/16" and Mint.

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