Mitchell, Margaret
GONE WITH THE WIND.
Easton Press, Norwalk, CT: 1968
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Introduction b y Henry Steele Commager. 2 Volumes. Numerous b/w and full color illustrations. 294.593 pp. Dark gray full leather. All edges gilt. 4 raised bands, gilt lettering and decoration to spine and front board, with silk ribbon markers bound in. A nice set.
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