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Circa 1860 Civil War Traveling Folding Lap Desk with Inlaid Folk Art "Star" Cover

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Circa 1860 Civil War Traveling Folding Lap Desk with Inlaid Folk Art "Star" Cover

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Circa 1860 Civil War Traveling Folding Lap Desk with Inlaid Folk Art "Star" CoverNote: back needs a repair at hinge but the latch is in lock possition.

size: h 5.5 L 14

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Circa 1860 Civil War Traveling Folding Lap Desk with Inlaid Folk Art "Star" Cover

Name: Circa 1860 Civil War Traveling Folding Lap Desk with Inlaid Folk Art \"Star\" Cover
SKU: 147056432
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $20 - $1,000

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