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Lot 1004 · Picasso Ceramics

BELL, Alexander Graham (1847-1922). Autograph letter signed ("Alexander Graham Bell") to Dr. Jay Jeffries of Boston; Washington, D.C., 3 January 1883. 1 full page, 8vo . Fine.

BELL, Alexander Graham (1847-1922). Autograph letter signed ("Alexander Graham Bell") to Dr. Jay Jeffries of Boston; Washington, D.C., 3 January 1883. 1 full page, 8vo . Fine.

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$3,500–$5,500 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Picasso Ceramics, New York · 14 June 2005
Record ID
TB-2026-5800187
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BELL, Alexander Graham (1847-1922). Autograph letter signed ("Alexander Graham Bell") to Dr. Jay Jeffries of Boston; Washington, D.C., 3 January 1883. 1 full page, 8vo . Fine., BELL, Alexander Graham (1847-1922). Autograph letter signed ("Alexander Graham Bell") to Dr. Jay Jeffries of Boston; Washington, D.C., 3 January 1883. 1 full page, 8vo . Fine. Christie's, 14 Jun 2005, lot 1004. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5800187.

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BELL, Alexander Graham (1847-1922). Autograph letter signed ("Alexander Graham Bell") to Dr. Jay Jeffries of Boston; Washington, D.C., 3 January 1883. 1 full page, 8vo . Fine., BELL, Alexander Graham (1847-1922). Autograph letter signed ("Alexander Graham Bell") to Dr. Jay Jeffries of Boston; Washington, D.C., 3 January 1883. 1 full page, 8vo . Fine. Christie's, 14 Jun 2005, lot 1004. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5800187.

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