Trippensee Orrery Planetarium Globe
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Trippensee Orrery Planetarium Globe
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid Century
- Condition:very good, original.
- Seller Location:Oakland, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1202258767592
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