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The Big Shot, World's Largest Flashbulb Photograph - Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico _____ History was made on August 19, 1952, 750 feet below the surface of the earth, at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Tex Helm fired off 2,400 Number 2 Super Flashbulbs, lighting 55 million square feet of surface in the Big Room, to capture the beauty of this view. Never attempted again, this magnificent 'Big Shot' is a result of Mr. Helm's technical know-how gained through 30 years of photographic experience throughout the world. _____ Curt Teich and Co., Inc. No date, probably purchased in 1982. Whites City Curio, White City, New Mexico. In stamp box it says, 'Printed in Ireland 2US 186' _____ Continental size. Postally unused. Excellent condition.
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