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Stated First Scholastic printing, August 1992. Slightly bumped upper and lower spine ends. The dust jacket has some slight scratching on the front cover and slight wrinkling at upper and lower spine ends. Book appears unread.
The Preposterous Week by Keenen, George - 1/1/1971
by Keenen, George
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The Preposterous Week
by Keenen, George
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Dial. HARDCOVER. 1/1/1971. 70121810 :Good first printing school library discard with typical stamps and marks - no other page blemishes. binding very tight, slight edge wear, light rubs and spotting on boards, no dust jacket . Used - Good.
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