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Gail Godwin: The Finishing School, Signed 1st Ed, 1984

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Gail Godwin: The Finishing School, Signed 1st Ed, 1984

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Gail Godwin. The Finishing School (Signed First Edition Society) 1st Limited Edition. Franklin Library,

A special Limited First edition/First printing preceding the trade edition,

Signed by author Gail Godwin.

In unread fine condition, bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker.

Superb quality; 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.6 inches. [xviii], 322, [2] pages.

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