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11 Vols. The Story Of Civilization

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DESCRIPTION: Eleven leather bound collector's edition volumes of " The Story of Civilization ". Easton Press: Norwalk Connecticut. Includes " Our Oriental Heritage ", " The Life of Greece ", " Caesar and Christ ", " The Age of Faith ", " The Renaissance ", " The Reformation ", " The Age of Reason Begins ", " The Age of Louis XIV ", " The Age of Voltaire ", " Rousseau and Revolution ", and " The Age of Napoleon ". MEASUREMENTS: Each 6-3/4 " x 9-1/2 ". CONDITION: Like new. IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and will be required to comply with them.

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11 Vols. The Story Of Civilization

Name: 11 Vols. The Story Of Civilization
SKU: 103513845
Price: 800 USD
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