Sale 9533
London, South Kensington
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11 December 2002
Price realised
GBP 1,058
Estimate
A oak and mahogany crossbanded bookcase, 19th century and later the mahogany crossbanded fall front, enclosing a fitted mahogany interior -- 37in. (94cm.) wide, 98in.(249cm.) high, 20½in.(52cm.) deep See Illustration
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