1856 Map of the City of Washington by Casimir Bohn
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1856 Map of the City of Washington by Casimir Bohn
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- Dimensions:Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1856
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: M0861stDibs: LU90974627293
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