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Set of Four Beatles Posters by Richard Avedon for Look Magazine
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- Creator:Richard Avedon (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
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- Date of Manufacture:1967
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU95691235268
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