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Unread 03-11-2025, 08:44 AM   #1
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I noticed in the new Parker Pages on page 22 (Bottom) that there are only 2 known copies of the Clown catalog. If this is true-I probably have no chance of finding an original one. Also- Seems like I read on the forum that a few gentlemen had one of the originals in their collection.
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I noticed in the new Parker Pages on page 22 (Bottom) that there are only 2 known copies of the Clown catalog. Is this is true-I probably have no chance of finding an original one. Also- Seems like I read on the forum that a few gentlemen had one of the originals in their collection.
I know of two, and I have one, so I believe there are more.
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DGJ makes excellent reproductions of the clown catalogue, however I am not sure if they are still available.
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Daniel states this (his reproductions) in the article. I assume they’re still available.
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There are not a lot of them, but I can think of at least six off the top of my head.
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There are more than two, probably more than six. The Cote reproduction is very nice and very available.
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I knew of two before Garry posted he has an origjnal… now I know of 3.






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The finest clown catalog is the Chris Lein one --

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Here is the reproduction
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