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KINGSLEY, Charles (British, 1819-1875),The Water-Babies

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KINGSLEY, Charles (British, 1819-1875),The Water-Babies

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KINGSLEY, Charles (British, 1819-1875),The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby,
With ninety-four illustrations.
Published by the Henry Altemus Company, 1899,
Written for Kingsley's son Greenville.

H: 6 3/4 W: 5 1/4 D: 1 in.

From the collection of Melvin Drimmer (1935 - 1992), Professor of African Studies, Cleveland State University.

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Name: KINGSLEY, Charles (British, 1819-1875),The Water-Babies
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