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Ever Wanted to Own an Elephant Hide? Check Out the Michael Brown Auction

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 17, 2014 · We visit Webster’s Auction Palace to learn about some of the exotic items up for sale this weekend that belonged to the late Houston hand surgeon Michael Brown. Items include numerous animal hides and 97 guns from the prolific hunter’s collection.

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