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A Treasure Trove Of Random Vintage Tech Resources
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Old chips in my inventory. One last look before they go. [4032x3024 - 1.07MB]
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1969 Mergenthaler Linotype Linotron 505 Promo Film Phototypesetting Printing System
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"The Magic Of Fluorescence” 1940S General Electric Fluorescent Lightbulb Promo Film
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