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The Journal of the Royal Geographic Society
John Murray, London: 1879
- $2,500
First Edition with maps present. The book is bound in the publisher's blue cloth and is in the excellent condition. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning with minor repair to the spine. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy housed in a custom slipcase.
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