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Early Books On Folk-Lore, Myths And Legends (4)

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Early Books On Folk-Lore, Myths And Legends (4)

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Collection of 1st Edition Books on Folk-Lore, Myths and Legends.
Folk-Lore And Legends, North American Indian, 1890.
Hawaiian Legends Of Volcanoes, 1916.
Creation Myths of Primitive America, 1899.
Folk-Etymomogy, 1882.

Illustrated throughout.
Condition: all in good condition, clean throughout.
Provenance: private estate.

Condition

Good original estate condition.
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Early Books On Folk-Lore, Myths And Legends (4)

Name: Early Books On Folk-Lore, Myths And Legends (4)
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Price: 275 USD
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