Sale 9731
London, South Kensington
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14 November 2003
Price realised
GBP 940
Estimate
An export ricerpaper album, 19th century containing eleven leaves depicting studies of butterflies amongst flower sprays and blossoming branches -- 7in. x 11in. (17.8cms x 28cms). (11)
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