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"From Folly to Follies", Discovering the World of Gardens, First Edition
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- Dimensions:Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1987
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. dust jacket shows very small signs of age.
- Seller Location:valatie, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: NP-724-1st1stDibs: LU2605110040761
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