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"Memoirs of Colonel John S. Mosby, " First Edition, 1917
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- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
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- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:1917
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: BK01541stDibs: LU909711579413
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