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20th Century First Edition Fiction
A Price and Identification Guide The Complete Guide for Collectors of Used Books
by Thomas Lee
ISBN: 0965342913
ISBN-13: 9780965342919
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Book Emporium Pr
Published date: 1997
Size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 0.6 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Here, for the first time, is a book dedicated to helping the serious collector of first edition fiction....This book is a complete HowTo for both the beginning and advanced collector.
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