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Franklin Library Literature Book Assortment

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Franklin Library Literature Book Assortment

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Franklin Library Literature Book Assortment

(82) volumes from the '100 Greatest Books of All Time' illustrated classics series, all leather bound having gilt stamped titles and decoration, moire silk covered end-papers, silk ribbon and all page edges gilt

Property from: a River Forest, Illinois estate

Height: 9 inches, Width: 6 1/4 inches, Depth: 1 1/2 inches (average volume)

Condition: Very Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use

Disclaimers: not individually inspected and may have hidden wear including bent or creased pages and smudges

Category: Collectibles > Books

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Condition

Very Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use

Dimensions

9 x 6.25 x 1.5 in

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Franklin Library Literature Book Assortment

Name: Franklin Library Literature Book Assortment
SKU: 124712048
Price: 1500 USD
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