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Rebel Sons of Erin
by Ed Gleeson
ISBN: 1878208233
ISBN-13: 9781878208231
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Perseus Distribution Services
Published date: 1993
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.8 pounds
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Rebel Sons of Erin
Gleeson, Ed;Gleeson, E
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.: Emmis Pr, 1993 Very Good Hardcover in a VG dust jacket. It is a 8vo measuring 9 by 6 inches. 429 pages including index. It is illustrated with maps, lists of regiments and soldiers. Previous owners name on FEP. The Tenth Tennessee was a Confererate military organization. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Civil War. ( more information) Offered by First Landing Books & Art (United States)
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Rebel Sons of Erin
Gleeson, Ed
Indianapolis: Emmis Books. Hardcover. 1878208233 1993 tight hardcover dust jacket covered with mylar withdrawn library with all the markings interior clean . Good. 1993. ( more information) Offered by Stone Cottage Books (United States)
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Rebel Sons of Erin
Gleeson, Ed; Gleeson, E
Carmel, Indiana: Guild Press of Indiana, Inc., 1993. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. ( more information) Offered by Born 2 Read Books (United States)
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Rebel Sons of Erin
Gleeson, Ed
Guild Press of Indiana, 1993. Hardback. Book condition is AS NEW; book is tight and crisp; boards and manuscript pages are bright; no markings in text. DJ condition is AS NEW; bright and crisp. ( more information) Offered by Be Bop Bookshop (United States)
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