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A FOLDING TRAVELLING COMPASS. 2.75ins diameter.
A FOLDING TRAVELLING COMPASS. 2.75ins diameter.
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A FOLDING TRAVELLING COMPASS. 2.75ins diameter.
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A FOLDING TRAVELLING COMPASS. 2.75ins diameter.

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