Null WILLIAM EDWARD WEBB (1862-1903) UNLOADING THE CATCH, LOW TIDE. ST MICHAEL'S…

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WILLIAM EDWARD WEBB (1862-1903) UNLOADING THE CATCH, LOW TIDE. ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT, CORNWALL Signed and dated 1895 Watercolour (26cm x 54.5cm)

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WILLIAM EDWARD WEBB (1862-1903) UNLOADING THE CATCH, LOW TIDE. ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT, CORNWALL Signed and dated 1895 Watercolour (26cm x 54.5cm)

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