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Martha Foley 'The Best American Short Stories 1942' Houghton Mifflin 1st Ed DJ

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Martha Foley 'The Best American Short Stories 1942' Houghton Mifflin 1st Ed DJ

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Foley, Martha 'The Best American Short Stories 1942' Houghton Mifflin Co. 1942. 1st Editon Hardback Book w/ original cloth Boards and black lettering. 428pp & dust Jacket.
Weight 1.75 pounds.
Measures Approx. 5.5"x8.25"x1.75".
Domestic Shipping: $5

Condition

Good condition, sunned edges, very slight shelf wear, dust jacket sunned, chipped with some loss, rubbed edges price clipped. Endpapers have pencil notations and inscribed by owner. Slightly darkened edges. Please view photos, and contact us with questions or inquiries. sch89

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Martha Foley 'The Best American Short Stories 1942' Houghton Mifflin 1st Ed DJ

Name: Martha Foley 'The Best American Short Stories 1942' Houghton Mifflin 1st Ed DJ
SKU: 135022594
Price: 90 USD
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