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One of the Barbie number 1's, the first Barbie doll model created in 1959 by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, at Christie's in London where she will be auctioned, estimated at 700-1,200, on September 26th with 4000 Barbie dolls from the Ietje Raebel and Marina collection, one of the most complete in existence, which are to be auctioned on September 26 (Photo by Fiona Hanson - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)

One of the Barbie number 1's, the first Barbie doll model created in 1959 by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, at Christie's in London where she will be auctioned, estimated at 700-1,200, on September 26th with 4000 Barbie dolls from the Ietje Raebel and Marina collection, one of the most complete in existence, which are to be auctioned on September 26   (Photo by Fiona Hanson - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)