Not much different than the pirates of the seventeenth century, really, challenging authority in defense of the living treasures of the Enchanted Islands.

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Leigh Keno , a regular on Antiques Road Show and coauthor of Hidden Treasures, a how-to guide for landing masterpieces of 18th-century American furniture, says Windsor chairs long have been a favorite of connoisseurs.

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The list also includes medieval treasures stolen by occupying allied soldiers after the war, such as a priceless 9th century manuscript of the Gospels which was only recently returned to Germany.

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