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 Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

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Bergama rug, northwest Anatolia, 19th century, Rippon Boswell & Co. International Auctioneers of Rare Carpets & Textiles, Autumn Sale (November 2005). lot 91, Est: €33,000, sold for €32,400