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Exceptional Leather Bound Book Set by Selma Hess

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Exceptional Leather Bound Book Set by Selma Hess

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UNITED STATES, DATED 1894Set of 8 exceptional leather bound books titled "Great Men and Famous Women". The were published in New York by Selmar Hess and edited by Charles F. Horne. They are filled with photogravures of famous people and are very clean.

Dimensions:Each 12" by 9 1/2".

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Minor wear to some of the leather

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Exceptional Leather Bound Book Set by Selma Hess

Name: Exceptional Leather Bound Book Set by Selma Hess
SKU: 42192567
Price: 150 USD
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