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09-20-2009, 10:46 PM
Given to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry by Apple Computer...
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Already announced as part of the same auction are Michael Jackson'shttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/2.gif (https://www.figures.com/forums/../databases/action.cgi?setup_file=fignews2.setup&category=actionfigures&topic=261&show_article=389&nl=1#) iconic illuminating white glove that he wore on the Victory tour as well as the original cover art from The Jacksons "Victory" album.
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