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Crossing the Plains & Early Days in California by Ackley, Signed [179328]

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Crossing the Plains & Early Days in California by Ackley, Signed [179328]

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1928, Crossing the Plains and Early Days in California, memories of girlhood days in California's golden age by Mary E Ackley. Private San Francisco printing. 68pp, signed by author and in original mailer box. Fine condition. California

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Crossing the Plains & Early Days in California by Ackley, Signed [179328]

Name: Crossing the Plains & Early Days in California by Ackley, Signed [179328]
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