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Rare "The Art of Swimming" Book

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Description

Rare "The Art of Swimming" Book by J. Frost, 1818, with Dr. Franklin's Treatise, published by P.W. Gallaudet, N.Y. hardbound, 72 pages, 12 unnumbered fold out hand colored illustration at end of book; approx. 6" x 9 1/4" x 1/2. CONDITION: All over edge tears and losses; foxing and browning of pages; child's drawings on interior otherwise black pages, last illustration missing bottom half of page.

Condition

All over edge tears and losses; foxing and browning of pages; child's drawings on interior otherwise black pages, last illustration missing bottom half of page.

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Rare "The Art of Swimming" Book

Name: Rare \"The Art of Swimming\" Book
SKU: 174239518
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

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