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Biographical Books on Historical Figures, 10
Biographical Books on Historical Figures, 10
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Ten Biographies of Historical Figures, including: "George Washington: A Life" by Willard Sterne Randell, "Peter the Great: HIs Life and World" by Robert K. Massie, "Mellon" by David Cannadine, "My Autobiography" by Charles Chaplin, "Truman" by David McCullough, "Henry Ford: The Wayward Capitalist" by by Carol Gelderman, "Cary Grant: The Lonely Heart" by Charles Higham and Roy Moseley "Clementine Churchill" by Mary Soames, "John Adams" by David McCullough, , and "The Downing Street Years" by Maraget Thatcher. Six books lacking dust jackets. 9.5" H x 6.25" W x 2.25" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Book Collector, Collection, Biography, Bibliophile, Library
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This item is located in our storage facility at 36-01 35th St. Astoria, NY. Pick-up is from this storage facility in Astoria, NY. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Auctions at Showplace will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Auctions at Showplace does not provide any shipping or packing services. We happily provide a list of recommended shippers who can provide shipping quotes prior to bidding.
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