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John Ashton rare letter signed inventor of Braille

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The inventor of brailled so the blind can read signed letter in 1840 to Dr Isaac Wood at the Institute for the blind it has wonderful Bible and religious content

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John Ashton rare letter signed inventor of Braille

Name: John Ashton rare letter signed inventor of Braille
SKU: 153919230
Price: 100 USD
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Estimate $400 - $800

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