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Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Warwickshire Local History Society, Leamington Spa, 1980
- Brossura
- Prima edizione
Da: Alexander's Books, Royal Leamington Spa, Regno UnitoAlexander's Books
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Usato - Molto buono
EUR 6,63
EUR 11,69 spedizioneSpedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good+. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing. Large octavo paperback. xii, 104 pp. Black & white illustrations. Very Good +condition. No inscriptions.
Altre immagini- Rilegato
- Prima edizione
Da: Rare Books Honolulu, Honolulu, HI, U.S.A.Rare Books Honolulu
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleMembro dell’associazione: IOBA
Condizione: Nuovo
EUR 70,26
EUR 6,69 spedizioneSpedito in U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
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