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BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE DUKE OF WINDSOR

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BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE DUKE OF WINDSOR

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Description

A selection of volumes of The British Bird Book, edited by F.B. Kirkman, published by T.C & E.C Jack. 1911;
Including volumes 3 -12.
Dimensions: L. 32cm (12 1/2) W. 25.5cm (10in)

Provenance: Acquired from Sale 7000, Property from the collection of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor; Sotheby's New York, 1997.

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BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE DUKE OF WINDSOR

Name: BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE DUKE OF WINDSOR
SKU: 120916674
Price: 400 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$400 - CA$600

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