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Decorative Vintage Ironwork, A Pictorial History by Henry Rene D'Allemagne. Softcover book, 413 pages, published in 1968 by Dover Publications, Inc. of New York. Over 4500 objects illustrated on 415 plates.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1968
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- Seller Location:Bradenton, FL
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