Null Nordamerika.
The United States together with an excursion to Mexico. 2nd ed…

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Nordamerika. The United States together with an excursion to Mexico. 2nd ed. Lpz. 1904. Cl.8°. With 25 maps, 32 plans and 4 floor plans. LXIV, 591 PP. Olwd. - Hinrichsen D 496 - Partly slightly creased, general map with small tear.

1966

Nordamerika. The United States together with an excursion to Mexico. 2nd ed. Lpz. 1904. Cl.8°. With 25 maps, 32 plans and 4 floor plans. LXIV, 591 PP. Olwd. - Hinrichsen D 496 - Partly slightly creased, general map with small tear.

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