Lot 1221147

Reference Book, The Work of Many Hands

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Item Details

Description

"The Work of Many Hands, Card Tables in Federal America, 1790-1820" an important reference book on the subject, Benjamin A. Hewitt, Patricia E. Kane and Gerald W. R. Ward. Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven Ct, 1982.

Dimensions: 10 1/2" x 9".

Provenance: From a Pennsylvania estate.

Condition

A very clean copy with minor wear.

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Reference Book, The Work of Many Hands

Name: Reference Book, The Work of Many Hands
SKU: 118425982
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $500

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