Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Univ Puerto Rico Agri Exp Sta, Rio Piedras, PR, 1960
Da: Larry W Price Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Tech Paper 29, 28 pp.+ 4 Color Photo Plts, Orig Tan Paperback, animal nibbling on back opening corner else VG.
Editore: University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, 1957
Da: Sleepy Hollow Books, Huntington, VT, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. Gray soft cover, black lettering, solid. Science.
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
EUR 16,62
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
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