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Wright Howes: The Final Edition (Of Usiana)
by William E. Hartley III (editor)
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- 1994
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$42.45
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Pine Mountain GA: WHR Books, 1994. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. A Selective Bibliography in Which Are Described 11,620 Uncommon and Significant Books Relating to the Continental Portion of the United States.1st printing of 850 copies. Oversize hardcover, 757 pp. Significant reference work on publishing in the United States. Book Condition : Near Fine;… Read more about this item Item Price
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Those Amazing Class D Locomotives (The Pennsylvania Railroad Steam Locomotives of Yesteryear)
by Harry P. Albrecht
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- 1981
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- Paperback
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$34.73
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Clifton Heights PA: Harry P. Albrecht, 1981. Book. Very Good. Softcover (Side-stapled). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Oblong side-stapled softcover, 78 pp. w/ b&w photos throughout. Documents the D American Type locomotives in service in late 19th and early 20th century on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Includes specs and index.Book Condition : Very Good; inscription on front free… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Grove Encyclopedia of American Art (5 Volume Set)
by Joan Marter, editor in chief
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- 2011
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$347.29
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Oxford University Press, 2011. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 5 volume hardcover set, 2984 pp. with b&w photos throughout. Contains entries on artists, movements and schools, historical exhibits, and more. Vol. 5 includes a topical outline of articles, directory of contributors, and comprehensive index. Book Conditions : Very Good, Ex-College Library; minimal use; no… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Pennsylvania-German Library; Or, The Pleasures of 'Riding' a Hobby
by A. Monroe Aurand Jr.
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- Limited Edition
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- 1930
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$41.67
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Harrisburg PA: The Aurand Press, 1930. Book. Good Minus. Soft cover. Limited Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover w/ brown wraps. 61 pp. Condition: Good-. Limited Edition. Unnumbered (apparently one of 300 of this private printing). Well known for authoring and publishing short titles on Pennsylvania Dutch customs and folklore, this volume ("Historical, Bibliographical, Reminiscent") by Aurand… Read more about this item Item Price
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Annual Exhibition Record of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Vol. III 1913-1968
by Peter Hastings Falk (editor)
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- 1989
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- Hardcover
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- 9780932087072
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$77.18
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Madison CT: Sound View Press, 1989. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Oversize Hardcover, 538 pp. of this major reference wok on the evolution of American art. Vol. 3 of 3 covers the period from the start of World War I to the end of the painting and sculpture series. Reflects the significant changes in… Read more about this item Item Price
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Illustrated Historical Atlas of Lancaster County
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- 2007
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- Hardcover
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- 9780977700400
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$200.66
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Historical Atlas Pr, 2007. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. 17 1/4" x 12 1/4" Limited Edition oversize folio atlas, 275 pp.. Colorized version of this historical atlas providing not only maps, but historic photographs and text, about Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Brief history of the county and its notable features is followed by the… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Brief Record of the Ebys
by Jacob Eby
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- 1st Edition
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- 1923
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$100.33
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Lancaster PA: Jacob Eby, 1923. Book. Good Minus. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Subtitled: "From Their Arrival in America to my Grandparents Peter and Margaret Hess Eby, Their Descendants, My Uncles, Aunts and Cousins, Their Births, Deaths and Ages, Together with Their Companions as Well as I Was Able to Learn". Hardcover, 50 pp. scarce… Read more about this item Item Price
A$100.33
The Language of the Civil War
by Wright, John D.
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- 2001
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- Hardcover
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- 9781573561358
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$54.02
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Westport CT: Greenwood, 2001. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover, 296 pp. w/ b7w photos and illustrations. Dictionary format catalog of both colloquial terms and proper names/titles specific to the Civil War period. Hundreds of entries as well as a guide by category of terms. Book Condition : Very Good; gift inscription on front… Read more about this item Item Price
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Looking Back At Chester County History: Books and Materials From the 16 Public Libraries of Chester County, Pennsylvania
by Chester County Library
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- Limited
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- 1975
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$23.15
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West Chester PA: Chester County Library, 1975. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Limited. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Side-stapled booklet, 24 pp. Bibliography, by category (e.g. Architecture, Genealogy, Natural History), of works related to Chester County history in their library system. Book Condition : Very Good; no text marks, light wear.. Item Price
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History of Reading, Pennsylvania and the anniversary proceedings of the Sesquicentennial, June 5-12, 1898
by Morton L. Montgomery
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- 1981
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$30.87
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Reading PA: Historical Society of Berks County, 1981. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Modern reprint of 1898 original. Hardcover, 298 pp. w/ c. 70 b&w photos & illustrations. Issued in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Reading. Sections include History of Town, Boro, and City; Public Structures and Private Enterprises; Churches, Schools, and… Read more about this item Item Price
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Maps and Mapping (National Atlas of Sweden)
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- Near Fine
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- 1st Edition
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- 1990
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- Hardcover
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- 9789187760020
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$111.13
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Stockholm, Sweden: SNA Publishing, 1990. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. 1st of 17 volumes in the National Atlas of Sweden series. Oversize folio hardcover, 205 pp. 25 articles by various contributors detail Swedish cartography - municipal maps, geological maps, nautical charts, land surveys, and much more. Book Condition : Fine; no text marks;… Read more about this item Item Price
A$111.13
A Descriptive Bibliographical Catalog of the Music Printed by Hubert Waelrant and Jan De Laet (DETROIT STUDIES IN MUSIC BIBLIOGRAPHY)
by Robert Lee Weaver
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- 1994
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- 9780899900582
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Warren MI: Harmonie Park Press, 1994. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Detroit Studies in Music bibliography No. 73. Descriptive and analytical bibliography of known musical works published by Waelrant and De Laet in 16th century Antwerp. 264 pp. w/ appendix containing graphics of their watermarks. Book Condition : Very Good, Ex-College Library; no text… Read more about this item Item Price
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The French Music Publisher Guera of Lyon: A Dated List (Detroit Studies in Music Bibliography, Number 57)
by A. Peter Brown; Richard Griscom; Guera
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- 1987
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- 9780899900339
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Detroit MI: Information Coordinators, 1987. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Bibliography of known musical works, particularly Viennese and Italian, published by Guera in the 18th century. 115 pp. w/23 b&w images of the works and catalogs. Book Condition : Very Good, Ex-College Library; no text marks, bookplate on reverse of front free end… Read more about this item Item Price
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Magill's Guide to Military History (5 Volume Set)
by John Powell (editor)
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- 1st Edition
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- 2001
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- Hardcover
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- 9780893560140
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$61.74
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Pasadena CA: Salem Press Inc, 2001. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 1st Edition, Good, Ex-Lib. Encyclopedia of military historywith alphabetical entries. Vol 1 : Abbas the Great - Cortes, Hernan; Vol 2 Corunna-Janissaries; Vol 3 Japanese Civil Wars of 1331-392 - Peloponnesian Wars; Vol 4 Pequot War - Tripolitan War; Vol 5… Read more about this item Item Price
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Proof Before You Publish: 21 Checklists for Proofreading Genealogy Publications
by Corinne Earnest; Russell D. Earnest
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- 1st Edition
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- 1997
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- Paperback
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- 9781879311107
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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East Berlin PA: Russell D Earnest Associates, 1997. Book. Fine. Softcover (Side-stapled). 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 1st Edition oversize side-stapled softcover. Practical guide to proofreading genealogical publications. Each checklist focuses on a specific area such as names, dates and numbers, locations, abbreviations and acronyms, language bias, and more. Book Condition : Fine; no text marks;… Read more about this item Item Price
A$23.15
Historical Dictionary of Sri Lanka
by Samarasinghe, S. W. R. De A.; Samarasinghe, Vidyamali
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- 1st Edition
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- 1997
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- Hardcover
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- 9780810832800
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$38.59
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Lanham MD: Scarecrow Press, 1997. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st Edition. Asian/Oceanian Historical Dictionaries, No. 26.Hundreds of entries on significant places, institutions, and events as well as crucial aspects of the economy, society, and culture. Chronology of important events and appendices of Governors and Presidents from 1948 and an extensive bibliography.… Read more about this item Item Price
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French, German, and Swiss Links in Pennsylvania
by Argo, L. Wesley
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- 1st Edition
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- 1998
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- Hardcover
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$77.18
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Baltimore MD: Gateway press, Inc., 1998. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Subtitled : Descendants and Ancient Ancestors : Bertsch, Dreisbach, Heller, Hecker, Siegfried, Sassaman, Strohl, Thom, Troxel. Examination of European family roots and immigration to Pennsylvania includes additional surnames. 20 b&w illustrations. Book Condition : Fine. No Dust Jacket as issued.. Item Price
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Genealogy : A Practical Research Guide
by Goerlich, Shirley B.
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1st Edition
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- 1984
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- Paperback
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- 9780961485849
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$23.15
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Sidney NY: RSG Publishing, 1984. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 1984 1st Edition. Comprehensive guide to family genealogical research with emphasis on archival sources and writing a book. Many samples and appendices provided. Book Condition : Very Good; a few spots to text block; slight curl to cover corners; highlighting… Read more about this item Item Price
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English Pottery and Porcelain (An Historical Survey)
by Atterbury, Paul (editor)
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- Used - Near Fine
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- No Dust Jacket
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- 1st Edition
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- 1978
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- Hardcover
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- 9780876633144
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$19.29
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New York NY: Universe Books, 1978. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Comprehensive study culled from Antiques magazine examines 17th and 18th century porcelains, Wedgwood, Ceramic Figures and Portraits, Blue Printed Wares, and Victorian and Post-Victorian pottery and porcelain. Book Condition : Near Fine; minor rubbing to back cover; no markings to text.… Read more about this item Item Price
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From Truman Through Johnson : A Documentary History Volume 2
by Druks, Herbert
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- Used - Good
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- 1st Edition
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- 1971
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- Hardcover
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- 9780831500313
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$23.15
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New York NY: Robert Speller & Sons, 1971. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Volume 2 of this series covers Kennedy and Johnson. Using published interviews, writings, news conferences, Druks examines domestic (e.g. Steel Crisis, War on poverty) and foreign affairs (Berlin, Cuba, Vietnam). Book Condition : Good; discoloration to inside covers and… Read more about this item Item Price
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