The Treasure Ship 1929

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Item title reads - The treasure ship "Leonardo da Vinci" bearing treasures of Italian art, valued at 14 million pounds, arrives, and is welcomed by Sir Austen and Lady Chamberlain. London.

L/S of the "Leonardo da Vinci" nearing the dock. M/S of Austen Chamberlain and his wife greeting the...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
18988
Sort Number:
G 1668
Time in/Out:
01:25:15:00 / 01:26:16:00
Canister:
G 1668
Film ID:
826.18
Issue Date:
16/12/1929

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