George ll Period Mahogany Bookcase
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George ll Period Mahogany Bookcase
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 77 in (195.58 cm)Width: 53 in (134.62 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Style:George II (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1750
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Peterborough, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 67121stDibs: LU103281215342
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