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THE BEST OF THE WORLDS CLASSICS – 10 VOLUMES – 1909

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THE BEST OF THE WORLDS CLASSICS – 10 VOLUMES – 1909

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1909. New York. Funk and Wagnalls Company. 9 of 10 volumes, missing volume 10. All volumes are in Very Good condition. All volumes have light blue cloth hard covers. Blue lettering for the title on the spine and on the front cover. No owners markings or bookplates. Edited by Henry Cabot Lodge., , LOT REF #21-776

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THE BEST OF THE WORLDS CLASSICS – 10 VOLUMES – 1909

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