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Collection of 20 Books, Les 24 heures du Mans, Annual Edition.
Collection of 20 Books, Les 24 heures du Mans, Annual Edition.

Collection of 20 Books, Les 24 heures du Mans, Annual Edition.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Collection of 20 books, Les 24 heures du Mans, annual edition. Collection of 20 books on the 24 hours of Le Mans motor race, Les 24 heures du Mans, annual edition.

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20th Century French Modern Used Books

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Paper

Complete Decorative Set of 6 Graham Greene Books Designer Edition, England
Complete Decorative Set of 6 Graham Greene Books Designer Edition, England

Complete Decorative Set of 6 Graham Greene Books Designer Edition, England

By Graham Greene

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We purchased a entire collection of books from a local (Rancho Mirage, CA) art collector/philanthropist chic and perfectly designed home library.

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Early 2000s English Mid-Century Modern Used Books

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Paper

17th / 19th Century Spanish & Italian Vellum Books Collection - Curated Set of 8
17th / 19th Century Spanish & Italian Vellum Books Collection - Curated Set of 8

17th / 19th Century Spanish & Italian Vellum Books Collection - Curated Set of 8

Located in Buisson, FR

A truly magnificent and historically significant curated grouping of eight antique, hand-bound books in authentic limp vellum, spanning from the early 17th to the 19th century.

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18th Century Used Books

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Parchment Paper

Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century by Arne Karlsen (Books)
Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century by Arne Karlsen (Books)

Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century by Arne Karlsen (Books)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

A two volume set which provides a well documented and detailed review of Danish furniture design in the 20th century, both having a broadly formulated, illustrated part that describe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Books

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Paper

Set of Three Important Key Books on Shaker Furniture and Accessories
Set of Three Important Key Books on Shaker Furniture and Accessories

Set of Three Important Key Books on Shaker Furniture and Accessories

Located in valatie, NY

Profusely illustrated reference books. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antique...

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Late 20th Century American Used Books

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Paper

3 Volumes of the Robert Aloi, Esempi Furniture Series (Books)
3 Volumes of the Robert Aloi, Esempi Furniture Series (Books)

3 Volumes of the Robert Aloi, Esempi Furniture Series (Books)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This is a three volume set of the famous "Esempi" series by Roberto Aloi which was put together in the 1950's and was a survey of the very best of furniture design of its day. It cov...

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Mid-20th Century Used Books

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Paper

Antique French Books by Honoré de Balzac, Paper Binding, 1926, France
Antique French Books by Honoré de Balzac, Paper Binding, 1926, France

Antique French Books by Honoré de Balzac, Paper Binding, 1926, France

By Honoré de Balzac 1

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Three ancient books in French by Balzac "Lost illusions" - Binding of 1926. 25 specimens on Japanese paper - 25 " " Chinese " 50 " " ...

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Early 20th Century French Other Used Books

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Paper

Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France
Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France

Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

These books are called "Commentaries". These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library.

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Late 19th Century French Used Books

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Paper

The Life & Work of Thomas Chippendale, Set of 2 (Books)
The Life & Work of Thomas Chippendale, Set of 2 (Books)

The Life & Work of Thomas Chippendale, Set of 2 (Books)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Two brown cloth covered volumes in similar slipcase with gilt titles which was published to mark the bicentennial of Thomas Chippendale's death. Volume 1 is the text and covers - Chi...

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18th Century Used Books

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Paper

Set Of Old Bound Books Dating From the 19th Century France
Set Of Old Bound Books Dating From the 19th Century France

Set Of Old Bound Books Dating From the 19th Century France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

These books are called for example  « Commentary on the Psalms ».

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Early 19th Century French Used Books

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Paper

Set of Old Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century France
Set of Old Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century France

Set of Old Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

These books are called " Sermons ". These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library.

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1870s French Used Books

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Paper

Set of 3 Books on Grigory Efimovitch "Rasputin, " First Edition
Set of 3 Books on Grigory Efimovitch "Rasputin, " First Edition

Set of 3 Books on Grigory Efimovitch "Rasputin, " First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

1. Rasputin and the Fall of the Romanovs by Colin Wilson. Farrar, Straus & Company, New York, 1964. 1st Ed and Printing hardcover with no dust jacket. 2. Rasputin: Rascal Master by J...

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1990s American Used Books

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Paper

Set of 2 Dentistry Books, English Language, Bound Medical Reference, Victorian
Set of 2 Dentistry Books, English Language, Bound Medical Reference, Victorian

Set of 2 Dentistry Books, English Language, Bound Medical Reference, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of 2 dentistry books. An English language title on Crown and `bridge work and Porcelain in Dentistry, dating to the Victorian period and later.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Books

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Paper

Sir W. Scott Waverley Novels 4 Vols, Circa 1880, Leather Bound Books
Sir W. Scott Waverley Novels 4 Vols, Circa 1880, Leather Bound Books

Sir W. Scott Waverley Novels 4 Vols, Circa 1880, Leather Bound Books

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Four volumes of the Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott, undated, circa 1880, with Morocco leather, gilt stamped, marbleized boards, margins and end wraps. The books published by Geo...

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19th Century American Victorian Used Books

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Leather, Paper

2 Antique Books, Jones' View of Seats, Mansions & Noblemen, English, Georgian
2 Antique Books, Jones' View of Seats, Mansions & Noblemen, English, Georgian

2 Antique Books, Jones' View of Seats, Mansions & Noblemen, English, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique books, Jones' View of the Seats, Mansions & Castles etc, printed in English, dated 1829.

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Early 19th Century British Used Books

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Paper

How to Buy Rare Books by William Rees-Mogg, First Edition
How to Buy Rare Books by William Rees-Mogg, First Edition

How to Buy Rare Books by William Rees-Mogg, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

How to Buy Rare Books, A Practical Guide to the Antiquarian Book Market by William Rees-Mogg.

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20th Century English Used Books

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Paper

Books - Nagaret; François Félix - Les quarts d'heure d'un joyeux solitaire
Books - Nagaret; François Félix - Les quarts d'heure d'un joyeux solitaire

Books - Nagaret; François Félix - Les quarts d'heure d'un joyeux solitaire

Located in Porto, PT

Livros - Nagaret; François Félix - The quarters of an hour of a happy loner. The quarter hours of a happy loner. Brussels; Henry Kristemaeckers; 1882. In-8; 53 pp. Shot at 300 ex. un...

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19th Century Japanese Used Books

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Paper

Set Of Antique Fiction Books, Popular Tales, Maria Edgeworth, English, Georgian
Set Of Antique Fiction Books, Popular Tales, Maria Edgeworth, English, Georgian

Set Of Antique Fiction Books, Popular Tales, Maria Edgeworth, English, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of 3 antique fiction books, Popular Tales by Maria Edgeworth. An English language, hard bound 3 volume set of novels, dating to the Georgian period, published 1814.

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Used Books

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Paper

Collection of 10 Decorative Hardback Books – Marcel Aymé & Pierre Mac Orlan
Collection of 10 Decorative Hardback Books – Marcel Aymé & Pierre Mac Orlan

Collection of 10 Decorative Hardback Books – Marcel Aymé & Pierre Mac Orlan

Located in London, GB

A handsome set of ten vintage early 1970s French literary works, attractively bound in uniform decorative hardback editions with gilt-stamped spines and geometric covers. The collect...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Books

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Paper

19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style
19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style

19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style

Located in Austin, TX

French antique books with Moroccan leather black spine, gold leaf imprinted title and blue and black covers.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Used Books

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Leather, Paper

David Hicks Set of First Edition Garden and Flower Arranging Books

David Hicks Set of First Edition Garden and Flower Arranging Books

By David Hicks

Located in New York, NY

A set of three first edition books by David Hicks, the legendary designer. This set of out-of-print books focuses on garden design and flower arranging.

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1970s English Used Books

The Seasons In Four Books James Thomson Published By J. French, 1777
The Seasons In Four Books James Thomson Published By J. French, 1777

The Seasons In Four Books James Thomson Published By J. French, 1777

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The Seasons in Four Books, by the late James Thomson, with the life of the author to which are added notes, illustrations and a complete index by G.

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18th Century English Georgian Used Books

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Paper

Gardening Roses, Herbs, Shrubs, Vegetables, Fruit Trees, Collection of 5 Books
Gardening Roses, Herbs, Shrubs, Vegetables, Fruit Trees, Collection of 5 Books

Gardening Roses, Herbs, Shrubs, Vegetables, Fruit Trees, Collection of 5 Books

By Various Makers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A collection of five hard-bound gardening books, suitable for the beginner and the advanced gardener alike.

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Late 20th Century American International Style Used Books

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Paper

Books - Camões; Luís de - The Lusiads told to children, remembered by the people
Books - Camões; Luís de - The Lusiads told to children, remembered by the people

Books - Camões; Luís de - The Lusiads told to children, remembered by the people

Located in Porto, PT

Books - Camões; Luís de - The Lusiads told to children, remembered by the people. - THE LUSIADS TOLD TO CHILDREN REMEMBERED BY THE PEOPLE.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Used Books

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Paper

Antique 1920s French Book Virgile L'Énéide Books I-VI Librairie Hatier Paris
Antique 1920s French Book Virgile L'Énéide Books I-VI Librairie Hatier Paris

Antique 1920s French Book Virgile L'Énéide Books I-VI Librairie Hatier Paris

Located in Honolulu, HI

An authentic 1920s French antique paperback volume, L'Énéide (Books I to VI) by the Roman poet Virgil (Virgile), translated into French by G.

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1920s French Art Deco Used Books

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Paper

Of Gardens; Four Books by Rene Rapin & John Evelyn the Younger
Of Gardens; Four Books by Rene Rapin & John Evelyn the Younger

Of Gardens; Four Books by Rene Rapin & John Evelyn the Younger

Located in Middletown, NY

Rapin, René (1621-1687) and Evelyn, John (the Younger 1655 -1699), translator Of Gardens; Four Books, First Written in Latine Verse by Renatus Rapinus and now made English by J.

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17th Century English Used Books

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Leather, Paper

Interior Decor Design & Source Books, Windows, Curtains, Furnishings, Paint, S/4
Interior Decor Design & Source Books, Windows, Curtains, Furnishings, Paint, S/4

Interior Decor Design & Source Books, Windows, Curtains, Furnishings, Paint, S/4

By Various Makers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A group of four Interior Design source books, all hardcover with jackets. 77 Habits of Highly Creative Interior Designers – Sarah Lynch, 2003 Rockport Publishing 159 pages.

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21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Used Books

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Paper

2 Antique Books, The Lives of Scottish Poets, English, Biographical, Regency
2 Antique Books, The Lives of Scottish Poets, English, Biographical, Regency

2 Antique Books, The Lives of Scottish Poets, English, Biographical, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a 2 volume antique book set, The Lives of Scottish Poets. An English language biographical work, dating to the Regency period, published 1821. Presented in good antique cond...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Used Books

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Paper

Fine Leather Bindings - Books by William Combe - Tours of Reverend Doctor Syntax
Fine Leather Bindings - Books by William Combe - Tours of Reverend Doctor Syntax

Fine Leather Bindings - Books by William Combe - Tours of Reverend Doctor Syntax

Located in Litchfield, CT

Fine leather bindings - The Three Tours of Reverend Doctor Syntax by William Combe in 3 volumes. Full leather bindings with gilt edges and red titles on the spine. Beautifully tooled...

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Early 19th Century English George III Used Books

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Leather, Paper

Wonderful Collection Irving's Works Green Leather Gold Gilt Bound 27 Books Stack
Wonderful Collection Irving's Works Green Leather Gold Gilt Bound 27 Books Stack

Wonderful Collection Irving's Works Green Leather Gold Gilt Bound 27 Books Stack

By Washington Irving

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Collection Of Irving's Works & Life Of Irving In A Green Leather Bound With Gold Gilt, 27 Books That Would Be Great For A Library Stack

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20th Century Used Books

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Leather

Collection of Books From1833 , From "L'Histoire Universelle, Ancienne et Moderne
Collection of Books From1833 , From "L'Histoire Universelle, Ancienne et Moderne

Collection of Books From1833 , From "L'Histoire Universelle, Ancienne et Moderne

Located in Marbella, ES

Coleccion de libros del 1833, de "L'Histoire Universelle, Ancienne et moderne; A L'usage de la Jeunesse; Par M. Le Compte de Segur, Histoire de France"

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Early 19th Century French Used Books

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Leather, Paper

1908 Antique Art Book: The Masterpieces of Andrea Del Sarto Gowans's Art Books
1908 Antique Art Book: The Masterpieces of Andrea Del Sarto Gowans's Art Books

1908 Antique Art Book: The Masterpieces of Andrea Del Sarto Gowans's Art Books

Located in Honolulu, HI

An authentic 1908 antique art pocketbook titled "The Masterpieces of Andrea Del Sarto (1486–1530)," published in London and Glasgow by Gowans & Gray, Ltd. (Gowans's Art Books No. 16)...

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Early 1900s British Renaissance Used Books

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Paper

Chuck Howard Estate: Costume Books Inscribed by George Platt Lynes, Set of 3
Chuck Howard Estate: Costume Books Inscribed by George Platt Lynes, Set of 3

Chuck Howard Estate: Costume Books Inscribed by George Platt Lynes, Set of 3

Located in Savannah, GA

A working library of three foundational costume-history reference books, offered together as a single lot: Maurice Leloir's Histoire du Costume, Max Tilke's Kostumschnitte und Gewand...

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1930s French Used Books

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Paper

2 Books Decorating Shops, Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, & Other Retail Spaces, 1st
2 Books Decorating Shops, Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, & Other Retail Spaces, 1st

2 Books Decorating Shops, Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, & Other Retail Spaces, 1st

Located in valatie, NY

The Interiors Book of Shops and Restaurants by Pilar Viladas. Whitney Library Of Design, 1981. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. "Enticing a customer to enter and then buy is the pr...

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1980s American Used Books

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Paper

ANTiQUE REGENCY CIRCA 1810 HARDWOOD NEVER USED NOTEPAD SAFE WITH ORIGINAL BOOKS
ANTiQUE REGENCY CIRCA 1810 HARDWOOD NEVER USED NOTEPAD SAFE WITH ORIGINAL BOOKS

ANTiQUE REGENCY CIRCA 1810 HARDWOOD NEVER USED NOTEPAD SAFE WITH ORIGINAL BOOKS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Rosewood notepad or diary safe with pe...

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1810s European Regency Used Books

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Hardwood, Paper

LOT OF 24 TINTIN COMIC BOOKS BY Hergé – Casterman Editions – The Broken Ear
LOT OF 24 TINTIN COMIC BOOKS BY Hergé – Casterman Editions – The Broken Ear

LOT OF 24 TINTIN COMIC BOOKS BY Hergé – Casterman Editions – The Broken Ear

Located in NANTES, FR

**LOT OF 24 TINTIN COMIC BOOKS BY Hergé – Casterman Editions – The Broken Ear, Destination Moon, etc. – C4124** Set of 24 Tintin comic books by Hergé, published by Casterman

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19th Century French Used Books

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Paper

(3) Illustrated Reference Books On Art And Antiques (French Text--Out Of Print)
(3) Illustrated Reference Books On Art And Antiques (French Text--Out Of Print)

(3) Illustrated Reference Books On Art And Antiques (French Text--Out Of Print)

Located in Incline Village, NV

Note: All three of these books are from a non smoking home. FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING (United States): I will cover the cost of shipping as per media mail (book rate) Note: Please s...

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1960s French Other Used Books

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Paper

Two Volume Set on European Ceramic Art,  Pair of 1st Ed's Books
Two Volume Set on European Ceramic Art,  Pair of 1st Ed's Books

Two Volume Set on European Ceramic Art, Pair of 1st Ed's Books

By W.B. Honey

Located in valatie, NY

Thee two volumes are considered the best books available on the subject. NPT Books a division of N.P.

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20th Century English Used Books

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Paper

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