WWI Period Hand-Written Account of May 26th 1916; Relating to Zeppelin Air-Raid
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WWI Period Hand-Written Account of May 26th 1916; Relating to Zeppelin Air-Raid
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:1915
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Bedford, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 21511stDibs: LU1944318528072
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