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Being the chronicles of John dè Medici
London, Stanley Paul, [1924].
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
A historical romance of the Italian Renaissance, presented as the chronicles of John dè Medici.
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Light foxing; cloth very good; a couple of closed tears to jacket but otherwise very good.
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