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Benson J. Lossing "Mount Vernon and Its Associations Historical Biographical and Pictorial" 1859

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Benson J. Lossing "Mount Vernon and Its Associations Historical Biographical and Pictorial" 1859

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Benson J. Lossing, "Mount Vernon and Its Associations Historical Biographical and Pictorial", Illustrated by Numerous Engravings, W.A. Townsend & Company, 1859,

Gilt edges, leather bound with gilt decorative binding and lettering, wear to leather on corners and edges,

Condition good, see photographs.

Condition

Condition good, see photographs.

Dimensions

8.75 x 6.25 x 1.75 in

Weight

2.5 lb

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Benson J. Lossing "Mount Vernon and Its Associations Historical Biographical and Pictorial" 1859

Name: Benson J. Lossing \"Mount Vernon and Its Associations Historical Biographical and Pictorial\" 1859
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