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<DIV>In a message dated 5/19/2004 8:05:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, Alpha88x=
@aol.com writes:</DIV>
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2px solid"><BR><FONT face=Arial size=2> &nb=
sp; Is a Lester, Betsy Ross spinet piano=
a "novelty" item. I believe somewhere I heard that they are a desired piano=
. About what dollar amount would one go for in nearly excellent condition? W=
ho would want to buy such an animal? A collector? The serial number is 22994=
0 and I am </FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
<DIV>They are not a desired piano. They are generally dog-like in qual=
ity and that is the animal that would most likely appreciate one. Value =
; without seeing one would be in the 400-600 class if in "nearly excellent c=
ondition". But a technician seeing the instrument could give you a bet=
ter idea.</DIV>
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<DIV>Bob Bergantino, RPT</DIV></BODY></HTML>