Null Compton, Edward Harrison
Feldafing 1881 - 1960

25,5 x 19 cm

A building wi…

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Compton, Edward Harrison Feldafing 1881 - 1960 25,5 x 19 cm A building with a tower in front of a mountain backdrop. Pencil/paper, signed, inscribed and dated 31.V.25.

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Compton, Edward Harrison Feldafing 1881 - 1960 25,5 x 19 cm A building with a tower in front of a mountain backdrop. Pencil/paper, signed, inscribed and dated 31.V.25.

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