Postcards: Big Game Photography (Pvt) Ltd – Type VIIIA (L3 Series)
Big Game Photography (Pvt) Ltd
Type VIIIA (L3 Series)
| No.s | Description | Earliest PMK Date |
|---|---|---|
| L3/97 | Young Male Lion |
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