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Coroner's Journal
Forensics and the Art of Stalking Death
by Louis Cataldie
ISBN: 0425213552
ISBN-13: 9780425213551
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Berkley Pub Group
Published date: 2007
Size: 6 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 0.74 pounds
Pages: 352
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Coroner's Journal: Forensics and the Art of Stalking Death
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A nice ex-library copy. Gently used. All pages and cover clear except for a few library markings and a little water damage. Softly worn around edges and corners. Binding solid and tight. Purchasing this item supports the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. ( more information) Offered by Once Sold Tales (United States)
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Cataldie, Louis
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Coroner's Journal: Forensics and the Art of Stalking Death
Cataldie, M.D., Louis
Berkley, 2007. Later Edition. Trade Paperback (i.e. 5-6" by 8-9" softcover). New (Condition varies from Fine to Near Fine. Please inquire as to specific condition)/N/A (volume is softcover). Keywords: Other ( more information) Offered by Borderlands Books (United States)
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