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The Polish Biographical Dictionary: Profiles of Nearly 900 Poles Who Have Made Lasting Contributions to World Civilization. Signed by Alfred L. Abramowicz.
by Sokol, Stanley S.; Sharon F. Mrotek Kissane; Alfred L. Abramowicz
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near fine condition/Very good+ condition (DJ)
- ISBN 10
- 086516245X
- ISBN 13
- 9780865162457
- Seller
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About This Item
Wauconda, IL: Bolchazy Carducci Publishers, 1992. Book. Near fine condition. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Octavo (8vo). [viii], 477 pages of text. Hardcover binding in almost new condition. Unclipped dustjacket with moderate sunning on spine; protected in archival mylar. Illustrated by numerous black & white portraits. Signed and inscribed on the front endpaper by a contributor to the book and Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago "To Bob...in gratitude for 40 years of spectacular media services to Poland and Polonia! [signed] Bishop Alfred L. Abramowicz.".
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- Bookseller
- Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 011779
- Title
- The Polish Biographical Dictionary: Profiles of Nearly 900 Poles Who Have Made Lasting Contributions to World Civilization. Signed by Alfred L. Abramowicz.
- Author
- Sokol, Stanley S.; Sharon F. Mrotek Kissane; Alfred L. Abramowicz
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine condition
- Jacket Condition
- Very good+ condition (DJ)
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 086516245X
- ISBN 13
- 9780865162457
- Publisher
- Bolchazy Carducci Publishers
- Place of Publication
- Wauconda, IL
- Date Published
- 1992
- Size
- Octavo (8vo)
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Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA)
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About Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA)
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