Sale 8540
London, South Kensington
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23 September 1999
Price realised
GBP 1,035
Estimate
ANONYMOUS A COOK'S TICKET WILL TAKE YOU ANYWHERE ON THE SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY lithograph in colours, c.1910, printed by Nathaniel Lloyd & Co., London, horizontal fold marks, pin holes in top margin, minor restored losses, otherwise generally in excellent condition, backed on japan 39 x 24in. (100 x 62cm.)
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