King Tut Sarcophagus donated to auction

: Library volunteer Corey Bailey and auctioneer Bob Grove (l to r) prepare for Murphy Library’s August 8 auction starting at 5: 30 p.m. at Grove Auctions where they will find this beautiful sarcophagus a new home.

Yes it is an exquisite reproduction of the ancient sarcophagus of King Tut. Local residents Faye and Bob Strang have given the Murphy Library this treasure for our August 8 auction at Bob Grove Auctions. The Silent Auction starts at 5:30 p.m.; the Live Auction at 7. There will be bountiful free refreshments. Grove Auctions is located in Clay County, North Carolina on Highway 64 East, two miles east of Murphy Medical Center.

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Cherokee County residents Faye and Bob Strang have given the Murphy Library their collection of African art to be auctioned off at the Friends of Murphy Library August 8 auction. The Silent Auction begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Live Auction starts at 7. Grove Auctions is hosting the auction on Highway 64 East, two miles east of Murphy Medical Center in Clay County.

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New Friends member Mike Moumousis has donated a framed portrait of the late Princess Diana for the Friends annual auction on August 8 at Grove Auctions. Chinese rug will also be up for auction. Silent Auction starts at 5:30 p.m., Live Auction at 7. Call 837-2417 or come by the library to donate.

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The Murphy Library has the best patrons in the country. These are just a few of the wonderful items donated for the August 8 auction. Squint your eyes just like Robbie Burns would and you can see a little book of his poems. Or check out Mike Lalone’s light blue-green vase.

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