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Lanterns: A Memoir of Mentors
by Edelman, Marian Wright
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0807072141
- ISBN 13
- 9780807072141
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
U.S.A.: Beacon Press, 1999. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. INSCRIBED by the author on the half-title page. First Edition as indicated by the full number line on the copyright page 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Original price of $20.00 printed on the front flap of the dust jacket. Price sticker affixed to the back panel of the jacket, and very minor shelf wear apparent on back panel; else fine.
Synopsis
Marian Wright Edelman , civil rights activist, lawyer and author, is the founder of the Children’s Defense Fund which has sought to bring the plight of children to the attention of policy mkers and the public, and has been a vigorous advocate for the creation and funding of programs to improve children’s lives for over twenty years.
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- Bookbid Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1501061
- Title
- Lanterns: A Memoir of Mentors
- Author
- Edelman, Marian Wright
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0807072141
- ISBN 13
- 9780807072141
- Publisher
- U.S.A.: Beacon Press
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1999
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About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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- Fine
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