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(17) Early 20th c. encyclopaedias

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(17) Early 20th c. encyclopaedias: Set of 17 early 20th century books titled "Nelson's Encyclopaedia", published by Thomas Nelson and Sons, the red cloth covers with embossed gilt spines, 6.5"h x 4.5"w.

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Early 20th C. Filipino Ifugao Feather Headdress: Southeast Asia, northern Philippines, Luzon, Ifugao peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A grand feather headdress, with woven fabric beneath the headpiece and tail. Likely created by Ifugao women, as

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Vicuna Shawl, Peru, Early 20th C: Vicuna Shawl, Peru, Early 20th Century. Size: 46'' x 59'' (117 x 150 cm).International Textile Arts Auction, Live and Online: 10/29/17. Folk, Traditional, Ethnographic, Tribal, Ceremonial Textiles, in

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Fine Woman's Ceremonial Sarong/Tapis, Early 20th C: Fine Woman's Ceremonial Sarong/Tapis, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia. Unopened tube skirt. Handspun cotton, natural dyes, cotton, metal thread, mirrors. Early 20th Century. Size: 45'' x 24'' (114 x 61 cm

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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT SILVER MILIT: AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT SILVER MILITARY PRESENTATION CIGAR BOX Captain C S Franklin. 1313 grams inc liner. 21 cm x 14 cm.

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Set of 17 early 20th century books titled "Nelson's Encyclopaedia", published by Thomas Nelson and Sons, the red cloth covers with embossed gilt spines, 6.5"h x 4.5"w.

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(17) Early 20th c. encyclopaedias

Name: (17) Early 20th c. encyclopaedias
SKU: 32260832
Price: 75 USD
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