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This is a postcard of King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1719-1786). The pose comes from a well-known painting.
POSTCARD – KÖNIG FREDERICK THE GREAT – PRUSSIA
SKU: 38-2464$15.00
This is a postcard of King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1719-1786). The pose comes from a well-known painting.
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This is a postcard of King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1719-1786). The pose comes from a well-known painting.
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