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George III Style Narrow Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase - This George III style bureau bookcase is constructed with high-contrast burr walnut veneers. The piece is designed with a narrow bachelor width and features one-piece construction. The upper cabinet contains a single door inset with glass panels divided by double gothic arch-style astragal glazing bars, opening to reveal three adjustable shelves. The bureau section features a slant-front desk that opens on brass hinges to a fitted interior consisting of four small drawers, four pigeonholes, and a central cupboard door. The writing surface is inset with a red leather scriver decorated with gold-tooled borders. The lower section includes four graduated long drawers equipped with brass batwing-style drawer pulls and matching keyhole escutcheons. The unit is supported by a molded bracket base. A handwritten identification tag is attached to the piece. Height: 78.5 inches Width: 20 inches Depth: 18.5 inches.