A Hagelin M-209-B Cipher Machine, American, c. 1945. — THE AMERICAN CIPHER MACHINE OF WWII.

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Estimate: $3,000–$5,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — History of Science and Technology, Online, New York · 13 October 2024
Record ID: TB-2026-360869
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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The American Cipher Machine Of Wwii., A Hagelin M-209-B Cipher Machine, American, c. 1945. Bonhams, 13 Oct 2024, lot 30. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-360869.

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