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The Potatoe Plant First American Edition 1847

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Edward Lear. First American edition Book of Nonsense.: Title: Edward Lear. First American edition Book of Nonsense. Author: Edward Lear. A Book of Nonsense. Publishing: Philadelphia: Willis P. Hazard, 1863. Edition: First American edition. Oblong 8vo; 112

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First American edition of The Wind in the Willows: Heading: Author: Grahame, Kenneth Title: The Wind in the Willows Place Published: New York Publisher:Charles Scribner's Sons Date Published: 1908 Description: [vi], 302 pp.

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The Potatoe Plant First American Edition 1847

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The Potatoe Plant, Its Uses and Properties by Alfred Smee, F.R.S. 1847. Wiley & Putnam, New York. Interior pages with foxing, overall fair to good. Provenance: Estate of Russell Johanson, Ravenna Rare Books. We gladly combine shipping on all purchases for this auction. We will ship all items in-house for this auction and offer a variety of shipping options but will not ship via USPS Media Mail.