Henry Miller 'Insomnia or the Devil at Large' Book Portfolio Watercolors Lithos
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Henry Miller 'Insomnia or the Devil at Large' Book Portfolio Watercolors Lithos
About the Item
- Creator:Henry Miller (b.1891) (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Lithographs are in excellent condition as is the spiral bound book. The wooden box is in good condition with some creases and wear to the photograph on the front of the wooden box and a bit of wear to the paper on the sides of the box.
- Seller Location:Palm Springs, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU97268083843
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