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Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Vernon in His Library. New York: Ross Bertram, ca. 1965. Vernon studies a copy of Tribute to Nate Leipzig, a pen in his right hand. Bertram credit stamp and inventory notations on verso. Matted. 4 ¾ x 3”. Fine.

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Vernon in His Library.

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