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Secretary-library with donkey's back, 4 drawers in the lower part. Upper part with 2 glazed doors with crosspieces revealing 2 shelves. Veneered wood. Circa 70. Height 200 cm 78 x 46 cm

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Secretary-library with donkey's back, 4 drawers in the lower part. Upper part with 2 glazed doors with crosspieces revealing 2 shelves. Veneered wood. Circa 70. Height 200 cm 78 x 46 cm

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