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SOVIET KGB SPY ESTONIAN HEADQUARTERS DESK

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Parthenon W/C, Ink/P, Etching w/ Estonian Language: W/C mounted on paper backing, with Parthenon seen between 2 columns, paper signed LL, pencil inscribed on backing mat; frame, no glass; ink on paper, artist unknown, signed (illegible) LR, framed; etc

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SOVIET KGB SPY ESTONIAN HEADQUARTERS DESK: A vintage Soviet desk obtained from the KGB headquarters in Tartu, Estonia. 59 1/4 by 30 by 32 1/4 inches

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SOVIET KGB SPY ESTONIAN HEADQUARTERS DESK

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A vintage Soviet desk obtained from the KGB headquarters in Tartu, Estonia.

53 1/4 by 29 1/4 by 32 inches

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SOVIET KGB SPY ESTONIAN HEADQUARTERS DESK

Name: SOVIET KGB SPY ESTONIAN HEADQUARTERS DESK
SKU: 97459162
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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