The Book Of France 1927

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Item title reads: "" The Book Of France". Most famous statesmen, painters and poets unite to produce unique tribute to the British Empire to be preserved for over in British Museum."

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C/U of a woman's hands turning the pages of a large book entitled "La France A L' Empire Britannique"....

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33365
Sort Number:
G 1434
Time in/Out:
01:43:25:00 / 01:44:33:00
Canister:
G 1434
Film ID:
698.29
Issue Date:
19/09/1927

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