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_Certificate of deposit, vulgarly known as a pawn-ticket, issued by one
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There he realised half-a-crown, one halfpenny of which was confiscated in payment for the pawn-ticket.
Cruel Barbara Allen From Coals Of Fire And Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.) David Christie Murray
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In his pockets they found a letter, a pawn-ticket, a woman's bracelet, and some peppermint lozenges.
The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia 1919
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For five shillings and the pawn-ticket on a suit he was able to get from a pawnbroker a frock coat which fitted him fairly well.
Of Human Bondage 1919
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With twenty-seven dollars as capital, and a bundle of garments of rather uncertain style as baggage, and the pawn-ticket for a rather good suit-case as insurance, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Appleby established themselves in a "furnished housekeeping room" on Avenue B, and prepared to reconquer New York.
The Innocents A Story for Lovers Sinclair Lewis 1918
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For five shillings and the pawn-ticket on a suit he was able to get from a pawnbroker a frock coat which fitted him fairly well.
Of Human Bondage 1915
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She smiled as she had smiled on that memorable evening six years ago when she had stood with the horrible pawn-ticket in her hand.
The Fortunate Youth 1914
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Buddy had been taken to the Rootville jail and searched, and a pawn-ticket for the stolen watch found in his vest pocket.
The Rover Boys at School Edward Stratemeyer 1896
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She smiled as she had smiled on that memorable evening six years ago when she had stood with the horrible pawn-ticket in her hand.
The Fortunate Youth William John Locke 1896
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He had accused the man of the robbery at the hotel, and caused the fellow to give up the stickpin and also a pawn-ticket for the watch.
Dave Porter at Star Ranch Or, The Cowboy's Secret Edward Stratemeyer 1896
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