Next of Kin
by Marianne Langner Zeitlin
ISBN: 093901016X
ISBN-13: 9780939010165
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Zephyr Pr
Published date: 1991
Size: 5.75 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 0.95 pounds
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Marianne Langner Zeitlin
Zephyr Press. Used - Very Good. Published: 1991. Media: Hardcover. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Very Good condition, showing little signs of wear. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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Zephyr Press. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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Zeitlin, Marianne Langner
Somerville MA: Zephyr Press. 1st ed. 1991. fine/fine. Hard Cover. ISBN:093901016S . ( more information) Offered by The Old Library Bookshop (United States)
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Zeitlin, Marianne Langner
Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Zephyr Pr, 1991 retired library book, may have usual library markings, with dust jacket, . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Ex-Library. ( more information) Offered by Midwest Book Company (United States)
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Brookline, MA, U.S.A.: Zephyr Press, 1991. OOP ~ First Printing ~ VG/VG. Author's SECOND novel. Ex-lib with usual markings. Mylar cover. Text is Tight, clean. MB GUARANTEE. Thanks for looking!. ISBN: 093901016X. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. FICTION GENERAL. ( more information) Offered by O.L.D.BOOKS by O.L.Davidson (United States)
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