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18TH CENTURY U.S. NAVY CAPTAIN BOSTON LAP DESK

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18TH CENTURY U.S. NAVY CAPTAIN BOSTON LAP DESK

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18th Century wood portable writing lap desk. Label on top reads: John Manly Captain U.S. Navy Boston, Mass 1779. Wood slats inside loose. Measures 20" x 11.5" wide 6.5" tall.

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18TH CENTURY U.S. NAVY CAPTAIN BOSTON LAP DESK

Name: 18TH CENTURY U.S. NAVY CAPTAIN BOSTON LAP DESK
SKU: 116179450
Price: 550 USD
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