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Life of Decatur, Waldo, S. Putnam, Middletown, Conn. 1821, Clark & Lyman.

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Life of Decatur, Waldo, S. Putnam, Middletown, Conn. 1821, Clark & Lyman.

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Leather bound book with embossed and gilt lettering on binding. Binding and spline in tact. Extensive yellowing of pages with moderate foxing 4.5” x 7.5”, 378 pgs.

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Life of Decatur, Waldo, S. Putnam, Middletown, Conn. 1821, Clark & Lyman.

Name: Life of Decatur, Waldo, S. Putnam, Middletown, Conn. 1821, Clark & Lyman.
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