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History, Antiquity, and Science by Moir 1817

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An Inquiry into some of the Most Curious and Interesting Subjects of History, Antiquity, and Science by Thomas Moir. 1817. Lackington, Allen, and Co., London. Printed by D. Chalmers & Co., Aberdeen. 274 pp. 4.5" x 7.5" x .5". Interior pages Ex. Rebound or lacking covers. Provenance: Estate of Russell Johanson, Ravenna Rare Books, Seattle, Wa. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.