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Large English Apothecary Bookcase, Hand-Painted
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 81 in (205.74 cm)Width: 76 in (193.04 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:c.1880
- Condition:Very good.
- Seller Location:Port Chester, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 0403-1311stDibs: 200409047910114
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