Thracian Sea

Bookseller

Yesterday's Books (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

016890

Title

Thracian Sea

Author

Helston, John

Format/Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Used - Fair

Jacket Condition

No Jacket

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First Edition

Publisher

The Macmillan Co.

Place of Publication

New York

Date Published

1914

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