1888-1902 BEACON'S LIGHTS OF HISTORY 15 VOLUMES COMPLETE SET antique ILLUSTRATED

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BEACON'S LIGHTS OF HISTORY
by John Lord
New York, James Clarke & Company; 1888-1902
15 VOLUMES COMPLETE SET
3/4 red morocco with marbled boards. Gilt top edge.
Excellent interior, minor wear of bindings
Size 6 by 8.5"
Text in English

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1888-1902 BEACON'S LIGHTS OF HISTORY 15 VOLUMES COMPLETE SET antique ILLUSTRATED

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