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Set of Nine 18th Century Albertus Seba Snake Engravings
$7,864.25List Priceper set
About the Item
- Creator:Albertus Seba 1 (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 9
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
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- Seller Location:Gloucestershire, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: WD90222761stDibs: LU961429372432
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