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Early 20th C. Captain Mumford Letters,Photos & Telegram

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Early 20th C. Captain Mumford Letters,Photos & Telegram

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Collection of Antique Letters and Photos of Captain Mumford. This is an album containing letters, photographs, and telegrams addressed to a Thomas Mumford of Narragansett RI. Many of the letters within the album are condolences. This lot is rich in the personal history of one man's life in the early 20th century.

Dimensions of the album are 11.5 in h x 9 in w x 2.25 in d. Condition is good. There is some minor wear to the album. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

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Condition

See description and photos for condition. Please email or call for a more detailed condition report. We grade on a scale from excellent, very good, good, fair, to poor; that said, all lots are sold in as is condition at time of sale, and condition listings are given as a courtesy for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder.

Dimensions

11.5 x 9 x 2.25 in

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Early 20th C. Captain Mumford Letters,Photos & Telegram

Name: Early 20th C. Captain Mumford Letters,Photos & Telegram
SKU: 116000385
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $100

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