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Letter from P.T. Barnum to Governor, dated 1888

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Letter from P.T. Barnum to Governor, dated 1888

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Letter from P.T. Barnum to Governor, dated 1888
Window mats: 4.25" x 6.5"
Frame: 18.25" x 11.5"

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Good condition overall

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Letter from P.T. Barnum to Governor, dated 1888

Name: Letter from P.T. Barnum to Governor, dated 1888
SKU: 113489494
Price: 100 USD
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