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EXPLAINED: Rare iconic movie posters to be auctioned in us | Rare Historical Photos

One of only two known copies of this 'King Kong' poster believed still to exist will be auctioned (Credit: AFP)

Dozens of rare posters from some of the 20th century's most iconic films will go under the hammer this month as an American collector relinquishes some of his most precious possessions.

The 500 posters and lobby cards from classic films such as "King Kong", "Casablanca" and "2001: A Space Odyssey" have been exhibited in recent weeks in London, New York and Chicago.

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