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CORDELOIS. "Leçons d'Armes. Paris, 1872; in-8°, brown half-maroqui…

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FENCING CORDELOIS. "Leçons d'Armes. Paris, 1872; in-8°, brown half-maroquin with corners, ornate ribbed spine, gilt head, yellow cover, printed cons. Binding by PAGNANT.

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FENCING CORDELOIS. "Leçons d'Armes. Paris, 1872; in-8°, brown half-maroquin with corners, ornate ribbed spine, gilt head, yellow cover, printed cons. Binding by PAGNANT.

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