19th Century Whaleman's Letter Delivered on Whaling Grounds in the Indian Ocean
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19th Century Whaleman's Letter Delivered on Whaling Grounds in the Indian Ocean
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- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Federal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: AD - 19 EA1stDibs: LU903922881522
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