Marguerite De LA Roque
A Story of Survival
by Elizabeth Boyer
ISBN: 0915964015
ISBN-13: 9780915964017
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Veritie Pr
Published date: 1975
Size: 6 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.5 pounds
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Marguerite De La Roque: A Story of Survival
Elizabeth Boyer
Ohio: Veritie Press SIGNED and inscribed by the author to the front endpaper by the author, "To Helen Sleesman with best wishes Elizabeth Boyer" The inscribed page is cut out but tipped in. The book is in fine condition with the slightest bit of bumping to the edges. The dustwrapper is lightly rubbed, edge worn with a few small tears along the edges, otherwise unclipped, in mylar and in very good+ condition. (F/VG.) 348pp. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. ( more information)
Offered by Cameron's Books and Magazines (United States)
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Marguerite De La Roque: a Story of Survival [Signed HC DJ]
Boyer, Elizabeth
Novelty, OH: Veritie Press, 1975 A fictionalized account of the actual marooning of a young woman on an island off the Labrador coast in 1542. Signed by Author. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
Offered by NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR BOOKFINDER (Canada)
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Marguerite De La Roque: a Story of Survival
Boyer, Elizabeth
Novelty, Ohio, U.S.A.: Veritie Pr, 1975 Collectible Good in Good jacket Ex Library 1st edition, retired from library, TEXT IS CLEAN AND INTACT, GREAT BOOK!. 1st. Hard Cover. Good/Good. ( more information)
Offered by Midwest Book Company (United States)
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