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A truly exceptional and historically rich piece of mid-century photography and military history! This is an original vintage yellow box of Cine-Kodak Kodachrome Daylight Type Safety Color Film (8mm Magazine) complete with incredible handwritten historical provenance. The shipping and mailing details written directly on the box provide a fascinating snapshot of post-WWII American history: Sender: Milled from Comdr. L.F. Noble, stationed at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. Recipient: Addressed to the Eastman Kodak Co. at 1712 Prairie Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Timeline/Dates: Features a clear "Develop Before" date of May 1950 and a postal notice referencing new postage rates effective January 1, 1949. Subject Notes: Handwritten notes on the front package reference a trip to Niagara Falls. Condition: Retains its vintage paper packaging and original sealing indicators, with age-related splitting and wear along the corners and edges appropriate for a mid-century artifact. So