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From Trash to Treasure, 17 Once Worthless Junk Fetches Millions at Auction

Old Photographs in a Trunk


Snapshots of History
In 2017, a family in California found an old trunk filled with yellowed photographs in their attic. Thought to be merely sentimental relics, these photos included rare images of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, a historical event of great significance.


Priceless Memories

The photographs were auctioned for over $200,000, turning the forgotten trunk into a treasure chest of priceless memories. The story of the old photographs underscored the enduring value of historical documentation and its ability to captivate. The forgotten photos found new admirers and a renewed sense of importance.

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