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Tapapa School Hand Painted Sign


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Lot Details

Size 2.7m Long x 28cm High. Large hand painted Tapapa School sign dated 1888 together with smaller motto board reading ‘Success The Reward Of Effort’. An unusual piece of local school history memorabilia. IMPORTANT – SHIPPING INFORMATION ?? There is no in-house postage option for this auction. If you require shipping, please send item photos/details directly to one of the couriers below for a quote. All shipping arrangements and payments are to be made directly with the courier. JOHN – South Island Couriers ?? 027 768 8447 (North & South Island) REUBEN – Intercity Logistics ?? 021 0850 8015 (North Island) JASON – Bid Rider ?? 027 243 7433 (North & South Island) Alternatively, you are welcome to organise freight with your own preferred courier.

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