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British Classics Partial Late 18th C. Book Sets

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British Classics Partial Late 18th C. Book Sets

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-British Classics, 29 vols, 1793, London-Comedies, 15 vols, 1792-Tragedies, 10 Vols, 1791-Cooke's Edition, London-Select Novels, 29 vols

3.75" x 6" inches

Property from the Estate of Florence (1917-2018) and Judge David Edelstein (1910-2000). In 1951, President Truman appointed Edelstein Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and he served as chief judge from 1971 to 1980. He was the longest serving judge appointed by Truman, Edelstein assumed senior status in 1994.
(EDEL8003/83)(GO)

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Fair to good, 1 cover separated

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British Classics Partial Late 18th C. Book Sets

Name: British Classics Partial Late 18th C. Book Sets
SKU: 91095019
Price: 400 USD
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