Farouk's Treasures Auctioned 1957

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Unused / unissued material -

Telenews title "Cairo".

Cairo, Egypt. Material left following the exile of King Farouk are auctioned off.

VS Crowd gathered inside Palace for the auction. CU Man holding tray of long stemmed glasses. MS Auctioneer. CU Crowds. Various shots of treasures...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
83357
Sort Number:
UN 2975 G
Time in/Out:
01:49:05:00 / 01:49:38:00
Canister:
UN 2975 G
Film ID:
2876.26
Issue Date:
1957

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