The Mammoth Book of The History of Murder
by Colin Wilson
ISBN: 0786707143
ISBN-13: 9780786707140
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The Mammoth Book of the History of Murder
Colin Wilson; Editor-Damon Wilson
Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2000-03. Paperback. Very Good. Book is in very good condition...Cover has minor wear, binding has a couple minor creases...Pages are in excellent condition, a couple corners are folded... ( more information) Offered by johnsjungle (United States)
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the Mammoth Book of the History of Murder
Wilson, Colin
NY: Carroll & Graf, 2000. (2nd printing). Trade Paperback. FINE. Tight, bright, clean & square. Faint edgewear. The history of how and why mankind is driven to kill. 639 pages of murder from ancient Rome to today. ISBN: 0786707143. ( more information) Offered by Rainy Day Paperback Exchange (United States)
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