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Fifty-Six Leather-Bound Literary Books

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LEATHERBOUND BOOK SET, 9 VOLUMES: 1980s. 9 volumes. All volumes are in Fine to Near Fine, unread condition. , , LOT REF #23-704

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18 Antique Leather Books Published in Hudson Valley: 18 Antique Leatherbound Books, Published in Hudson Valley. All are from the 19th century and hardback, leatherbound. Includes a historical dictionary, etiquette books, catechism, travel, geography, se

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Set of 8 Leatherbound English Books: Set of 8 English leatherbound books. Volumes I-VIII "The Spectator" John Nimmo 1848. 8.25"H x 5.5"W x 1.25"D each.

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Books: Title: Books Dimension: 4 ½” x 7” Provenance/additional info: A group of three (3) old leatherbound books. Book 1 is titled An Introduction to Algebra by Warren Colburn, 1836. Book 2 is title

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John Marshall 1836 Life of George Washington v. 2: The Life of George Washington by John Marshall. 2nd edition, volume II. Published by James Crissy, Philadelphia, 1836. Antique leatherbound book with exterior edge wear to cover. Spine is good.

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Fifty-Six Gilt-Tooled Leather-Bound Literary and History Books.

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Fifty-Six Leather-Bound Literary Books

Name: Fifty-Six Leather-Bound Literary Books
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Price: 1000 USD
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