Pascal Sébah (1823-1886) - Gébel Silsileh, Nord-Est, 1870s

Albumen print
cm 20,…

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Pascal Sébah (1823-1886) - Gébel Silsileh, Nord-Est, 1870s Albumen print cm 20,1 x 26,8 | 8.1 x 10.5 in. Titled and signed in the negative

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Pascal Sébah (1823-1886) - Gébel Silsileh, Nord-Est, 1870s Albumen print cm 20,1 x 26,8 | 8.1 x 10.5 in. Titled and signed in the negative

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