Ripley, The Omnibus Believe it or Not!, first UK edition, 1934
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Ripley, The Omnibus Believe it or Not!, first UK edition, 1934

Ripley [(LeRoy Robert)] The Omnibus Believe it or Not!

£95

London, Stanley Paul, 1934.

First UK edition. 8vo. Original orange cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 2/6.

A compilation of amazing facts, objects and places as recorded by the then phenomenally prolific Ripley.

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Minor foxing to preliminary and terminal leaves; cloth very good; jacket slightly chipped and rubbed.

Illustrations throughout.

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