Winston Churchill's Copy of "India Under Ripon: A Private Diary" by Blunt, 1909
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Winston Churchill's Copy of "India Under Ripon: A Private Diary" by Blunt, 1909
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- Dimensions:Height: 9.88 in (25.1 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1909
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: BK0744-c1stDibs: LU909724055502
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