Early California Tuoleme County Water Company Stock Certificate
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Early California Tuoleme County Water Company Stock Certificate
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Dated April 6th, 1853
- Condition:Very good.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: C911-201stDibs: U1109178552800
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