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x,237pp. Octavo. Illustrated with plates from photos, maps. Original blue cloth with decoration on front cover and black lettering on spine. Original dust jacket. Dust jacket has some chipping and open tears. Slight dust soiling on top edge of book. Slight discoloration to dust jacket spine. A very fine copy.
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