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1894 Great Men & Famous Women, 8 Vol Set, Hess

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1894 Great Men & Famous Women, 8 Vol Set, Hess

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Description

Beautiful books in an 8 volume set titled Great Men & Women from Selmar Hess and copyright 1894. These leather bound books feature very prominent figures in the world. Vols 1 and 2, Soldiers and Sailors; Vols 3 and 4, Statesmen and Sages; Vols 5 and 6, Workmen and Heroes; Vols 7 and 8, Artists and Authors.

Condition

The books are in very good condition for age with Vol. 1 having the most cracking to the leather. All others show typical wear from use and age.

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1894 Great Men & Famous Women, 8 Vol Set, Hess

Name: 1894 Great Men & Famous Women, 8 Vol Set, Hess
SKU: 110454695
Price: 200 USD
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