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150000 CATALOGED Mexican Lobby Cards 1930s thru 1980s

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Memorabilia -> Movie Memorabilia -> Lobby Cards

Most devoted film buffs and film memorabilia collectors have at least a small collection of lobby cards. These cards are released when a movie is released and serve as promotion must like film posters do. Most major releases also have a set of lobby cards released with it. In the UK, lobby cards are commonly called “Front of House” cards.

Lobby cards and film posters are designed to advertise and promote a newly released film. It’s not unusual for films to have several different film posters used in the advertising campaign, and these become valuable to collectors who love that particular film or collect cinema items in general. The posters are the ones you see inside and outside the theaters to advertise that the movie is coming soon or even playing currently inside. These images are used in the pressbooks, websites advertising the film, the DVD package, flyers and ads in newspapers, magazines and even books.

The difference between an official film poster and a poster put out by a third party is easy to spot. The film posters typically don’t just bear the main images and name of the film, but text at the bottom with some information like top-billed cast, the director, and sometimes the release date of the film. Lobby cards are considered tiny film posters. They’re usually released in sets of 8, with each card bearing a different scene from the movie. On occasion, the sets of lobby cards held 12 cards, or 6, but the typical number is 8. And releases from production companies who are having a difficult financial time sometimes came with no lobby card set at all. The 1986 film Manhunter by Michael Mann had no set of lobby cards produced in the United States, a great irony considering the film’s legacy. It was the forerunner of Silence of the Lambs, which won Oscars for both Anthony Hopkins and Jodi Foster and created one of the most memorable villains in cinematic history, Hannibal the Cannibal.

The value of lobby cards depends a great deal on the age of the cards and the film depicted, as well as their condition. While some older lobby cards carry a high price, so do some newer lobby cards that might have not been created in huge numbers. Often, lobby cards aren’t produced in great numbers and then the film will exceed the studio’s expectations, making it much more popular than they expected and creating a demand from film buffs and collectors for merchandise like the original film posters and lobby cards.

By the far the best way to buy lobby cards is in complete sets, though sometimes this can be difficult, especially in the case of very old films. Some old movies see their lobby cards sold individually for hundreds of dollars each. If you’re looking for lobby cards through online dealers and eBay, read the auctions carefully. Reprints are a big business for those who want the look of the classic lobby cards without caring whether or not they’re original.

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150000 CATALOGED Mexican Lobby Cards 1930s thru 1980s

150000 CATALOGED Mexican Lobby Cards 1930s thru 1980s

US $495,000.00

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HOUDINI LOBBY CARD 23 Other MAGIC ShowBoards 22 x 28

HOUDINI LOBBY CARD 23 Other MAGIC ShowBoards 22 x 28

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CHARLIE CHAPLIN THE KID 1921 ORIGINAL US Lobby Card

CHARLIE CHAPLIN THE KID 1921 ORIGINAL US Lobby Card

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THE WASP WOMAN LOBBY CARD SET MOVIE POSTERS 59 HORROR

THE WASP WOMAN LOBBY CARD SET MOVIE POSTERS 59 HORROR

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Dodge City 1939 Orig Lobby Card FRAMED RARE Errol Flynn

Dodge City 1939 Orig Lobby Card FRAMED RARE Errol Flynn

US $3,250.00

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ELVIS PRESLEY SIGNED AUTOGRAPH LOBBY CARD UACC COA RARE

ELVIS PRESLEY SIGNED AUTOGRAPH LOBBY CARD UACC COA RARE

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Marlon Brando On The Waterfront 8 Lobby Card set

Marlon Brando On The Waterfront 8 Lobby Card set

US $2,500.00

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The Big Sleep 1946 Orig Lobby Card RARE FRAMED

The Big Sleep 1946 Orig Lobby Card RARE FRAMED

US $2,250.00

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The Seven Year Itch Orig Lobby Cards RARE Set of 3

The Seven Year Itch Orig Lobby Cards RARE Set of 3

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The Prince and the Showgirl Orig Lobby Cards RARE

The Prince and the Showgirl Orig Lobby Cards RARE

US $2,100.00

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African Queen H Bogart Hepburn FOH Lobby Cards Full Set

African Queen H Bogart Hepburn FOH Lobby Cards Full Set

US $1,950.00

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INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN MOVIE POSTER LOBBY CARD SET

INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN MOVIE POSTER LOBBY CARD SET

US $1,595.00

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Jailhouse Rock Orig Lobby Card Elvis Presley RARE PB NM

Jailhouse Rock Orig Lobby Card Elvis Presley RARE PB NM

US $1,550.00

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They Died with Their Boots On 1941 Orig US Lobby Card

They Died with Their Boots On 1941 Orig US Lobby Card

US $1,500.00

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Godzilla King of the MONSTERS Orig Lobby Card No 7 Rare

Godzilla King of the MONSTERS Orig Lobby Card No 7 Rare

US $1,450.00

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Godzilla Orig Lobby Card No 2 1956 Rare Near Mint

Godzilla Orig Lobby Card No 2 1956 Rare Near Mint

US $1,450.00

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Godzilla Orig Lobby Card No 3 1956 Rare Near Mint

Godzilla Orig Lobby Card No 3 1956 Rare Near Mint

US $1,450.00

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Oceans Eleven 1960 Orig Lobby Card Frank Sinatra RARE

Oceans Eleven 1960 Orig Lobby Card Frank Sinatra RARE

US $1,375.00

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DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL ORIG MOVIE POSTER LOBBY CARD

DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL ORIG MOVIE POSTER LOBBY CARD

US $1,295.00

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A Clockwork Orange Signed Lobby Card 11 x 14

A Clockwork Orange Signed Lobby Card 11 x 14

US $1,199.99

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The Prince and the Showgirl 1957 Orig Lobby Card RARE

The Prince and the Showgirl 1957 Orig Lobby Card RARE

US $1,150.00

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CLINT EASTWOOD LOBBY CARD LOT OF 39 CARDS

CLINT EASTWOOD LOBBY CARD LOT OF 39 CARDS

US $1,000.00

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JAWS original 1975 11x14 Lobby card set poster

JAWS original 1975 11x14 Lobby card set poster

US $995.00

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Re Rlse 70 Lobby Cards

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Re Rlse 70 Lobby Cards

US $950.00

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THE HUSTLER complete R64 lobby card set MINT

THE HUSTLER complete R64 lobby card set MINT

US $900.00

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre LOBBY CARD SET OF 8 US 1974

Texas Chainsaw Massacre LOBBY CARD SET OF 8 US 1974

US $850.00

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A Day At The Races 37 Orig Lobby Card Marx Brothers

A Day At The Races 37 Orig Lobby Card Marx Brothers

US $800.00

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A Dogs Life 1918 Chaplin Original Lobby Card

A Dogs Life 1918 Chaplin Original Lobby Card

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I WAS A TEENAGE FRANKENSTEIN Complete Set 8 LOBBY CARDS

I WAS A TEENAGE FRANKENSTEIN Complete Set 8 LOBBY CARDS

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STAR WARS LOBBY CARD SET MOVIE POSTERS 1ST PRINTING

STAR WARS LOBBY CARD SET MOVIE POSTERS 1ST PRINTING

US $795.00

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Killers From Space Sci Fi Lobby 8 Cards Flying Saucer

Killers From Space Sci Fi Lobby 8 Cards Flying Saucer

US $795.00

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Cabin in the Sky Orig Lobby Card 1943

Cabin in the Sky Orig Lobby Card 1943

US $795.00

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8 Charlie Chaplin Limelight Movie Lobby Cards 1952

8 Charlie Chaplin Limelight Movie Lobby Cards 1952

US $725.00

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Joan Crawford Possessed Movie Window Lobby Cards 1947

Joan Crawford Possessed Movie Window Lobby Cards 1947

US $725.00

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BLUE HAWAII ORIGINAL COMPLETE 1 8 LOBBY CARD SET

BLUE HAWAII ORIGINAL COMPLETE 1 8 LOBBY CARD SET

US $700.00

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House of Dracula Original Lobby Card Lon Chaney Jr 45

House of Dracula Original Lobby Card Lon Chaney Jr 45

US $695.00

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PLANET OF THE APES 1968 ORIGINAL LOBBY CARD SET 11X14

PLANET OF THE APES 1968 ORIGINAL LOBBY CARD SET 11X14

US $675.00

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King Kong Empire State Building Lobby Card

King Kong Empire State Building Lobby Card

US $650.00

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White Cargo 1942 Orig Movie Lobby Card Hedy Lamarr

White Cargo 1942 Orig Movie Lobby Card Hedy Lamarr

US $650.00

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Wake of the Red Witch 1948 Set of 8 Orig Lobby Cards

Wake of the Red Witch 1948 Set of 8 Orig Lobby Cards

US $650.00

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Marlon Brando A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE lobby card set

Marlon Brando A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE lobby card set

US $650.00

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ORIGINAL BLACK LEGION HUMPHREY BOGART LOBBY CARD 1936

ORIGINAL BLACK LEGION HUMPHREY BOGART LOBBY CARD 1936

US $650.00

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5 Charlie Chaplin The Great Dictator Lobby Cards 1940

5 Charlie Chaplin The Great Dictator Lobby Cards 1940

US $625.00

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5 Dorothy Lamour The Hurricane Movie Lobby Card 1937

5 Dorothy Lamour The Hurricane Movie Lobby Card 1937

US $625.00

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6 Alice Faye Hello Frisco Hello Movie Lobby Cards 1943

6 Alice Faye Hello Frisco Hello Movie Lobby Cards 1943

US $625.00

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FX35 Shall We Dance FRED ASTAIRE G ROGERS Lobby Card

FX35 Shall We Dance FRED ASTAIRE G ROGERS Lobby Card

US $625.00

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My Fair Lady 1964 Orig Lobby Card Framed Set of 4

My Fair Lady 1964 Orig Lobby Card Framed Set of 4

US $600.00

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James Bond DrNo British 10x8 lobby card set NM Mint

James Bond DrNo British 10x8 lobby card set NM Mint

US $600.00

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PLANET OF THE APES rare lobby cards CHARLTON HESTON

PLANET OF THE APES rare lobby cards CHARLTON HESTON

US $600.00

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John Wayne Rooster Cogburn 11x14 autographed lobby card

John Wayne Rooster Cogburn 11x14 autographed lobby card

US $595.95

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THIS ISLAND EARTH 1954 SCI FI MOVIE SCARCE LOBBY CARD

THIS ISLAND EARTH 1954 SCI FI MOVIE SCARCE LOBBY CARD

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The Creeping Unknown Sci Fi Lobby 8 Cards Flying Saucer

The Creeping Unknown Sci Fi Lobby 8 Cards Flying Saucer

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Re Rlse 67 Lobby Cards

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Re Rlse 67 Lobby Cards

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD lobby card set CULT CLASSIC

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD lobby card set CULT CLASSIC

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BLOOD AND SAND Rudolph Valentino 1922 TITLE LOBBY CARD

BLOOD AND SAND Rudolph Valentino 1922 TITLE LOBBY CARD

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4 The Youngest Profession Movie Lobby Cards 1943

4 The Youngest Profession Movie Lobby Cards 1943

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HARRISON FORD STAR WARS signed 11x14 lobby card PSA DNA

HARRISON FORD STAR WARS signed 11x14 lobby card PSA DNA

US $500.00

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ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST LOBBY CARD SET 1975

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST LOBBY CARD SET 1975

US $500.00

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STAR WARS LOBBY CARD SET MOVIE POSTERS 2ND PRINTING

STAR WARS LOBBY CARD SET MOVIE POSTERS 2ND PRINTING

US $455.00

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SHAFT ORIG MOVIE POSTER LOBBY CARD SET LCS 1971

SHAFT ORIG MOVIE POSTER LOBBY CARD SET LCS 1971

US $455.00

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A Hard Day`s Night Best Lobby Card The Beatles

A Hard Day`s Night Best Lobby Card The Beatles

US $450.00

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Last of the Mohicans 1936 Orig Lobby Card

Last of the Mohicans 1936 Orig Lobby Card

US $450.00

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River of No Return 1954 Orig Lobby Card Marilyn Monroe

River of No Return 1954 Orig Lobby Card Marilyn Monroe

US $425.00

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Green Mansions 1959 Set of 2 Original Lobby Cards

Green Mansions 1959 Set of 2 Original Lobby Cards

US $425.00

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ORIGINAL SANTE FE TRAIL ERROL FLYNN LOBBY CARD 1940

ORIGINAL SANTE FE TRAIL ERROL FLYNN LOBBY CARD 1940

US $425.00

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CHARLIE CHAPLIN A Dogs Life USA 14X11 LOBBY CARD

CHARLIE CHAPLIN A Dogs Life USA 14X11 LOBBY CARD

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The Lone Ranger Movie Prop Bullets Lobby Card

The Lone Ranger Movie Prop Bullets Lobby Card

US $400.00

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HARRISON FORD INDIANA JONES signed 11x14 lobby card PSA

HARRISON FORD INDIANA JONES signed 11x14 lobby card PSA

US $400.00

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ROBERT DENIRO DEER HUNTER SIGNED MATTED LOBBY CARD PSA

ROBERT DENIRO DEER HUNTER SIGNED MATTED LOBBY CARD PSA

US $399.00

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East of Eden James Dean Orig Lobby Card 1955

East of Eden James Dean Orig Lobby Card 1955

US $395.00

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The Man Who Could Cheat Death Lobby 8 Card Set Hammer

The Man Who Could Cheat Death Lobby 8 Card Set Hammer

US $395.00

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The Creature Walks Amoug Us Orig Lobby Card 1956

The Creature Walks Amoug Us Orig Lobby Card 1956

US $395.00

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The Invisible Boy Robby The Robot Orig Lobby Title Card

The Invisible Boy Robby The Robot Orig Lobby Title Card

US $395.00

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The Mole People Orig Lobby Card 6

The Mole People Orig Lobby Card 6

US $395.00

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Cleopatra 1963 set of 8 Original Lobby Cards Very Fine

Cleopatra 1963 set of 8 Original Lobby Cards Very Fine

US $375.00

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Grease 1978 Movie Lobby Cards Set of 7 John Travolta

Grease 1978 Movie Lobby Cards Set of 7 John Travolta

US $375.00

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TEXAS BROOKLYN and HEAVEN 1948 ORIG SET OF LOBBY CARDS

TEXAS BROOKLYN and HEAVEN 1948 ORIG SET OF LOBBY CARDS

US $375.00

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EMPIRE STRIKES BACK LOBBY CARD MOVIE POSTERS STAR WARS

EMPIRE STRIKES BACK LOBBY CARD MOVIE POSTERS STAR WARS

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RETURN OF THE JEDI LOBBY CARD MOVIE POSTERS STAR WARS

RETURN OF THE JEDI LOBBY CARD MOVIE POSTERS STAR WARS

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Gunga Din Orig Lobby Card War 42

Gunga Din Orig Lobby Card War 42

US $350.00

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The Invisible Boy Robby The Robot Orig Lobby Card No 4

The Invisible Boy Robby The Robot Orig Lobby Card No 4

US $350.00

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The Time of Their Lives Abbott Costello Lobby Card 1946

The Time of Their Lives Abbott Costello Lobby Card 1946

US $350.00

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Wells Fargo Original Lobby Card 1937

Wells Fargo Original Lobby Card 1937

US $350.00

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The Cult of the Cobra Title Card Orig Lobby Near Mint

The Cult of the Cobra Title Card Orig Lobby Near Mint

US $350.00

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The Birds Alfred Hitchcock Orig Lobby Card 7

The Birds Alfred Hitchcock Orig Lobby Card 7

US $350.00

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1922 Lobby Card MORAN LADY LETTY Rudolph Valentino

1922 Lobby Card MORAN LADY LETTY Rudolph Valentino

US $349.99

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Bruce Lee GAME OF DEATH Poster lobby card set nrmt

Bruce Lee GAME OF DEATH Poster lobby card set nrmt

US $325.00

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ROBERT DENIRO RAGING BULL signed 11x14 lobby card PSA

ROBERT DENIRO RAGING BULL signed 11x14 lobby card PSA

US $300.00

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Original ROOGIES BUMP BROOKLYN DODGER 1954 Lobby Card

Original ROOGIES BUMP BROOKLYN DODGER 1954 Lobby Card

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ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES lobby card set RARE

ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES lobby card set RARE

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