Book press or bookcase, 1750 -1790
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Philadelphia, London, or Paris
Mahogany and pine; H. 48 in., W. 68 in., D. 20 in.
David A Schorsch - Eileen M. Smiles (Woodbury, Connecticut)
This large bookcase, or book press, with locking doors and no glazed parts, is of the sort that was used to hold and/or transport books and papers.in chalk
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