I'm trying to put a card together for a friend and I have hunted high and low for this typeface before discovering this site. I need a good approximation at least

As you appreciate, the poster is lettering.
Some approximates:
* Figgins Tuscan
http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/hihretrofonts/figgins-tuscan/
* Antique Tuscan No. 9
http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/hihretrofonts/antique-tuscan-no-9/
http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/woodentypefonts/gothic-tuscan-9/
http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/hwt/antique-tuscan-9/
* Muskito Caps
http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/ingrimayne/muskitoscaps/
* Primer
http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/scriptorium/primer/
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Thanks for your help. I have spent hours wading through typefaces. I'll be back here again soon as I've still got a few more to do. Thanks again.

You're welcome. I am almost certain that the lettering artist used one or more of the skeleton Tuscans as a model.
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