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DUMONT D'URVILLE. Voyages Around the World. Paris, Furne, Jouvet et Cie. 3 vols. including plates and maps (worn spots).

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DUMONT D'URVILLE. Voyages Around the World. Paris, Furne, Jouvet et Cie. 3 vols. including plates and maps (worn spots).

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