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We are pleased to bring you more great items from the collection of Pottstown resident Fred Hoffman. It was curated over his lifetime with an emphasis on local advertising and ephemera from Pottstown, Phila, Emmaus and other Pennsylvania locations. This sale includes a large run of fantastic vintage Circus Advertising Posters, Ephemera, Programs, & Books. It also features some incredible vintage Halloween, Easter & Christmas Items in very good condition. A well curated collection for sure! We thought we'd get it done in two sales but will need a third for sure. Stay tuned....... Thanks for looking!