Sale 5682
London, South Kensington
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29 September 2010
Price realised
GBP 1,750
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This lot is offered without a reserve
Thomas Picken (mid 19th Century), after James Baker Pyne Views in the Lake District handcoloured lithographs from Lake Scenery of England, published by Day & Son, London, 1859 S. 12¼ x 19¼in. (31 x 49cm.) (8)
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