Heliotrope as used by Ordnance Survey

Made:: 1801-1900

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Heliotrope as used by Ordnance Survey, mid 19th century
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Heliotrope as used by Ordnance Survey, mid 19th century, 1840-1880

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1914-425

type:: heliotrope

credit:: Ordnance Survey

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Heliotrope as used by Ordnance Survey

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