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A mahogany and line-inlaid secretaire bookcase, early 19th century
the moulded cornice above a plain frieze and a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the projecting lower section with fitted drawer of drawers and pigeon holes with a baize writing surface, above three long graduated drawers, on splayed bracket feet, restorations, minor damages -- 43in. (109cm.) wide
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the moulded cornice above a plain frieze and a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the projecting lower section with fitted drawer of drawers and pigeon holes with a baize writing surface, above three long graduated drawers, on splayed bracket feet, restorations, minor damages -- 43in. (109cm.) wide
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