Used Books and Out-of-Print BooksFollowing is a list of the out-of-print and/or used or shopworn books that we have available. Note that in most instances, only one copy is available; it will be removed from our site as soon as possible once the book is sold. Note: there are no discounts on any of the books on this page. |
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| Advanced Beadwork by R. Poris: covers materials & tools, threading, off loom weaving, loom weaving, bead embroidery and needlepoint, macrame, crochet, knitting, using wire & chain, drilling, sawing, soldering. Color and black and white photos and diagrams. 148 pages. This book is in new condition except for a small crease at the bottom corner of the back cover. One only. As is.
U109 - $14.95. |
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| Time to Weave by J. Patrick: 16 appealing easy projects that you can weave quickly, most of them without a loom: a cork mat, hearth rug, paper cards, lantern, paper basket, window hanging, sticks-and-string coaster, tile wrap, bead necklace, spring and string choker, rope mats, canvas strip pillow, pocket purse (made on a peg loom), egg hat (woven on a school loom), pile patch (woven on a mini loom), and fuzzy collar. The projects would make nice gifts. Color photos. This is a new book but the upper right hand corner of the front cover and the first few pages have a slight fold. One only. As is.
U78 - $19.76 |
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| Colors from Nature by B. McRae: introduction to natural dyeing including mordanting, the various dyes and where to get them, plus 14 projects using needlepoint, crocheting, cross-stitch, weaving, sewing, quilting, batik, felting, basketry and more. 160 pages. Color photos and black and white illustrations. New out-of-print book in good condition. This book is autographed by the author. One only.
U110 - $35 |
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| Color Works by D. Menz: wondering what colors to use in a craft project? This guide covers color relationships, contrasts, harmonies, media characteristics (fibers, yarns, threads, fabrics, beads, papers), and color and design (in spinning, weaving, knitting, embroidery, surface work, quilting and collage). Includes color wheel and tear-out color tools that can be stored in the inside back cover pocket.Color photos throughout. Hardcover ring binder. This book is in new condition except for a small tear at the top of the spine. One only. As is.
U73 - $22.46. |
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| Craft of the Dyer: Colour from Plants and Lichens of the Northeast by K. Casselman: covers equipment, where to go and what to look for, mordants, natural fibres and their preparation for dyeing, dyeing procedures, dyestuffs, workshop and classroom techniques, plants for dyeing and more. A few color photos at the beginning of the book. 249 pages. Hardcover. Used out-of-print book in excellent condition. Autographed by the author. One only.
U111 - $25 |
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| Dye Plants and Dyeing by J. & M. Cannon: after an introduction to natural dyeing and mordanting, the authors present conversion tables and advice for teachers followed by exquisite detailed colored drawings of 48 natural dyeplants and the colors they produce alongside a description with history and the best method for use. Some of the plants are annatto, brazilwood, coreopsis, cutch, alkanet, elderberry, marigold, fustic, goldenrod, henna, indigo, ivy, logwood, madder, osage orange, safflower, saffron, turmeric, weld and woad. 128 pages. New out-of-print book in new condition. One only.
U112 -$45. |
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| A Dyer's Manual by J. Goodwin: covers history and how-to, fibers for dyeing, equipment, mordants, test dyeing, dyeing with weeds, dyes from the garden, ancient dyes, indigo, lichen dyes, dyeing in schools, and using dyed fibers. Color and black and white photos. 128 pages. Hardcover. Used out-of-print book in fair condition. Some of the last pages and back cover have water marks and some wrinkling at the bottom. One only. As is.
U113 -$20. |
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| Lichens for Vegetable Dyeing by E. Bolton: covers lichen dyes, the lichen plant, orchil-producing lichens, boiling water lichens, extracting the orchil dyes, and extracting the dyes with the boiling water method. Color illustrations. 63 pages. Hardcover. Used out-of-print books in good condition. One book has a name noted in ink on the inside front cover; the other has a name, short dedication and date written in ink on the first blank page. Two only. As is.
U114 - $20. |
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| Natural Dyes of the Asia Pacific Region by K. D. Casselman: covers history and background, ethnology of dyeing, Asia Pacific methods, non-exploitive harvesting, how to use the plant, how to prepare fibers, dyes and mordants, colours obtained, and ethics. Ring binder. This book suffered some water damage: the front cover and some of the pages are slightly curled. Out-of-print used book autographed by author. One only. As is.
U91 - $12. |
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| Introduction to Feltmaking by S. Smith: covers wool fibers and equipment, how to make felt, shrinkage, design, dyeing, edges and further techniques. New out-of-print book in good condition. We have a few left. $25. |
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| Les Ovins by P. Casamitjana & J. Holtz: this is a book about sheep in French. It covers the various breeds available in France (11 are pictured in color), the different types of production set-ups (meat, wool and milk), reproduction & genetics, feeding, raising, housing, and health care. 65 pages. This is a used out-of-print book in good condition. Color on cover is slightly faded. One only. As is.
U41 - $6. |
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| A Progressive Program for Raising Better Rabbits & Cavies (Official Guide) by ARBA: covers rabbit and cavy history, scientific classification, facts, nomenclature, schematics and breeds, use of domestic rabbits and cavies, husbandry, nutrition, diseases, proper identification, exhibitions, judging, culling and conditioning, breeding and care, rabbit palpation, record systems, commercial production, color, hair, wool and fur, and more. Black white photos. 240 pages. This is a used out-of-print book in fair condition. One only. As is.
U108 - $10. |
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| The Sheep Book by R. Parker: first 1983 hardcover edition of this book autographed by the author. A great book for the beginner and intermediate shepherd, covering selection, flushing, breeding, gestation, lambing, weaning, marketing, health, economics, nutrition and more. Foreword by Garrison Keillor. This is a used out-of-print book in fair condition (the paper cover is torn and yellowed by age; the first few pages also have a little yellow in the upper right corner; otherwise it is in very good condition). One only. As is.
U72 - $22. |
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| Sheepdog Training, an All-Breed Approach by M. Taggart: covers selecting a herding dog, starting your dog, herding terms, teaching a dog to grip, trial work, finding a working prospect, common problems and solutions, training the trainer, AKC herding program, breed differences and more. Black and white photos. 190 pages. Hardcover. Used out-of-print book in almost new condition (a little color fading on the spine). One only. As is.
U107 - $25. |
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| The Sheepman's Production Handbook by G. Scott for the Sheep Industry Development Program (SID): this is a revised edition which is a great reference book if you raise sheep. It deals with genetics, reproduction, health (many diseases are listed with advice regarding control and treatment), nutrition, management and marketing. 246 pages in a ring binder. Black & white photos and illustrations. Whether you are raising a small or large flock, this is a must-have book! Used out-of-print book in good condition. One only. As is.
U89 - $25. |
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| TV Vet Sheep Book by the TV Vet: a wonderful book to diagnose and remedy diseases in your sheep flock (small or large); covers recognition and treatment of common sheep ailments: metabolic and clostridial diseases, diseases of tick areas, lamb diseases, internal parasites, foot conditions, infertility and abortion, obstetrics, and general sheep diseases. Many black and white photos. 178 pages. Hardcover. This is a used out-of-print book in very good condition. One only.
U15 -$55. |
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| Annie and the Old One Hardcover by M. Miles: the story of a Navajo girl and her grandmother who teaches her how to weave - and to understand death. Ages 6-9. Hardcover. This is a used out-of-print hardcover book in good condition. There are some tape marks on the inside front page and back cover, also a library label on the last (blank) page. One only.
U70 -$15. |
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| Away to Me, Moss by B. Levin: Zanna befriends a working Border Collie whose life is on hold since his owner has become paralyzed. 157-page novel. Hardcover. Ages 9-12. New out-of-print book. Pages 77 through 85 have a small beige stain on the right hand corner of the page and page 82 and 83/84 have 2 rips at the same spot and darker stain. One only. As is. $10. |
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| Boo and Baa in Windy Weather by O. Landstrom: on their way back from the grocery store, the sheep Boo and Baa are caught in a snowstorm. Ages 2-4. Hardcover. Used out-of-print book in fair condition.Three pages have a small area patched with Scotch tape. One only. As is.
U98 -$12.95. |
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| Boo and Baa on a Cleaning Spree by O. Landstrom: another (dusty) adventure of the sheep Boo and Baa. Ages 2-4. Hardcover. Used out-of-print book in fair condition.One page has been patched with Scotch tape near the spine; the bottom of the front and back cover show a few small teeth marks. One only. As is.
U99 -$12.95. |
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| The Chief's Blanket by M. Chanin: with the help of her grandmother who is a skilled weaver, Flower After the Rain, a young Navajo Indian girl, overcomes her fears and weaves her first chief's blanket. Hardcover. New out-of-print book. One only. $19.95. |
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| The Day My Blankie Became a Vest by C. Hubble: nice story about a little girl and her blanket; includes directions and pattern for vest. New out-of-print book. Two only. $14.95. |
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| Do You Know Colors? by J. Miller: a very nice introduction to colors for the young child. Includes the basic colors but also others such as gray, tan, olive, pink and lavender. Ages 2-7. Used out-of-print book in good condition. Front and back covers have a slight crease. One only. As is.
U100 -$3. |
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| Emma's Lamb by K. Lewis: beautifully illustrated story of a young girl who takes care of a lamb who has lost his mother. Ages 3-8. Hardcover. Used out-of-print book in good condition. There are some grey spots on the inside edge of the back cover. One only. As is.
U101 -$25. |
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| First Snow by K. Lewis: another wonderfully illustrated Lewis story about the first snow on a sheep farm. Ages 3-8. Used out-of-print book in good condition. One only. As is.
U102 -$15. |
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| Floss by K. Lewis: charming illustrated story of a working Border Collie. Ages 3-8. New book that suffered water damage. Back cover and several pages curl up. One only. As is.
U87 - $5. |
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| Ice-Cream Cows and Mitten Sheep by J. Moncure: little David discovers farm animals (cows, sheep and chickens) and what they give us. Sheep are shown going into a barn and getting shorn, the wool taken to the mill, made into yarn and into garments. Ages 2-6. Hardcover. Used out-of-print book in good condition. A name is written in ink above the title on the front cover. One only. As is.
U104 -$6. |
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| Lamb in the Laundry by Baglio: Jenny, a young girl, befriends a little black lamb who later helps rescue her from danger. 160-page novel. Ages 9-12. New out-of-print book. One only. $8.99 |
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| The Little Girl's Knitting & Crochet Book edited by F. Klickmann: first published in 1910, this book offers basic instructions and many projects (including doll clothes) for the young crocheter/knitter. There are also short poems and stories interspersed throughout the book. Black/white photos and illustrations. Hardcover. This is a new book which suffered some water damage so that some of the pages have a slight water mark at the top; it is otherwise in good condition. One only. As is.
U90 - $18. |
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| Marilka by J. Domanska: the little girl Marilka is believed to be lost and everyone is upset, especially her parents and the shepherd Janek. But a little lamb knows where Marilka is and when she reappears, everyone is filled with joy again. Hardcover. Ages 2-6. Used out-of-print book in fair condition. One only. As is.
U103 -$5. |
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| Mr. Nick's Knitting by M. Wild: Mr. Nick and Mrs. Jolley knit and laugh together on the 7 o'clock train to the city. One morning, Mrs. Jolley is not on the train. Mr. Nick finds out that she is in the hospital and decides to knit something special to cheer her up. Hardcover. Ages 4-9. New out-of-print book. Slight crease at top of spine. One only. $19.95. |
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| One Small Lost Sheep by C. Mills: a Christmas story about a shepherd boy and his stray sheep. Hardcover. Ages 4-8. New out-of-print book. Front cover is washed out. One only.$10. |
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| Oxcart Man by D. Hall: describes the life of an ox-cart man and his family in 19th century rural New England. Ages 3-8. This is a new book but the front cover is sun-faded. One only. As is.
U83 - $6.29. |
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| Oxcart Man by D. Hall: describes the life of an ox-cart man and his family in 19th century rural New England. Ages 3-8. This is a new book but the first 3 pages have a slight crease in the middle. One only. As is.
U84 - $6.29. |
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| Rapunzel by A. Berenzy: a version of the famous tale with very nice illustrations. Ages 4-8. New out-of-print book. One only. (Note that there is a slight crease on the back cover). As is. $16.95. |
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| Robin Hood Spins Gold by Walt Disney Productions: Disney's animal characters tell the story of greedy Prince John who is tricked by foxy Robin Hood into believing that Robin's daughter (aka "Little" John in disguise) can spin straw into gold and gold into straw with a magic spinning wheel. Nice illustrations. Hardcover. Ages 4-8. Used out-of-print book in good condition. Front and back cover have some areas that are Scotch taped. One only. As is.
U105 -$15. |
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| Sheep in a Jeep by N. Shaw: funny story about sheep (great for beginning readers) with wonderful rhymes and illustrations. Ages 2-8. Used book in good condition. Front cover and first page have a slight crease. One only. As is.
U94 -$5.06. |
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| Sheep in a Shop by N. Shaw: a companion to the above. The sheep are irresistible. Ages 2-8. $5.95. Used book in fair condition. Front and back covers have a crease. One only. As is.
U95 -$4.76. |
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| Sheep out to Eat by N. Shaw: companion to above 3 books. Our sheep get into trouble again! Ages 2-8. Used book in fair condition. Back cover had a creasehw ich has been covered with Scotch tape. One only. As is.
U97 -$4.76. |
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| Six Snowy Sheep by J. Enderle: sheep are having fun on a wintry Christmas day. Ages 2-6. Used out-of-print book in good condition. One only. As is.
U76 -$4.95. |
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| he Sleeping Beauty retold by J. Carruth: a retelling of the classic tale with lavish color. At the very top of the castle, a princess discovers an old woman spinning on a spindle from a distaff. Ages 4-9. Used out-of-print book in good condition. One only. As is.
U106 -$6. |
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| Sophie's Masterpiece by E. Spinelli: Sophie is a spinner and weaver, an artist that happens to be a house spider. When a knitter in the house runs out of yarn, Sophie knows the time has come for her to create a masterpiece. Beautifully illustrated. Ages 4-8. This is a new book but the last pages curl a little due to water damage. One only. As is.
U86 - $6.29. |
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| Tanglebird by B. Lodge: Tanglebird learns to make a beautiful woven nest. Hardcover. Ages 4-8. New out-of-print book. Front cover is slightly washed out. One only. $12.95. |
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| The Weaving of a Dream by M. Heyer: wonderful retelling of a Chinese tale dealing with a beautiful brocade tapestry. Great illustrations. Ages 4-9. Used book in good condition.One only. As is.
U96 -$6.29. |
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| A Young Shepherd by C. Urbigkit: 12-year-old Cass, who lives on a sheep ranch, cares for lambs (including orphan lambs), helps with vaccinations, docking and castrating, ear tagging, record-keeping, showing at the county fair, feeding, shearing, wool sorting, lambing and more. The family uses guard dogs and a herding dog. Many large color photos illustrate this young shepherd's work. Also included is one page with photos and descriptions of 5 sheep breeds: Targhee, Suffolk, Rambouillet, Dorset and Finnsheep. Hardcover. This is a new book but several inside pages were stuck together (close to the spine) due to water damage and have been pulled apart resulting in the look of a used book. One only. As is.
U91 - $12.76. |
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| Child Life in Colonial Days by A. Earle: a detailed and fascinating account. Covers everything from dress to toys, school to play, discipline and religion. 418 pages. New out of print book. One only.$39.95. |
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| Women of the Silk by G. Tsukiyama: set in the rural China of 1926, this novel is about a group of women who forge a sisterhood amidst the reeling machines of a vast silk factory. Used book in good condition. One only. As is.
U74 -$10. |
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| Classic Knits for Baby Dolls by M. Fainges: covers 15 outfits suitable for dolls ranging in size from 5 1/2" to 19". Some patterns are suitable for beginner knitters. Color photos. $23. |
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| Handknitting Collection by A. Rowena: this is a collection of sweater patterns for men and women made with mohair and wool yarn (34 pullovers and 1 cardigan). Styles include floral, geometrics, cables, plain stockinette and textured. Large color photos throughout. 152 pages. Hardcover. This is a new out-of-print book that is shopworn: the book cover has a small rip at the bottom; the book itself is in excellent condition. One only. As is.
U39 -$28. |
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| The Harmony Guide (Vol. 5) to Aran Stitches & Patterns: a collection of 220 cable and other stitches used for Aran sweaters. $35.95.New out-of-print book in good condition. One only. |
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| Learn to Knit a Sweater Book by J. Leinhauser: beginner knitting lessons plus 6 patterns for easy sweaters: pullovers and cardigans in sizes Small to 3X using worsted weight and bulky weight yarn and a variety of needles ( straight #8, 10, 10.5, 11, 17 and circular #13). New out-of-print book. A few left. $26.95. |
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| North Island Designs 4 by C. Pingree: 16 patterns from 12 Maine designers along with their interesting biographies. Designs include beautiful sweaters, socks and double-knit mittens. Color photos. 95 pages. Out-of-print shopworn book: the front cover is slightly discolored and bottom pages curl up a little. One only. As is.
U35 -$20. |
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| One Skein by L. Radford: 30 quick knitting and crochet projects that only require one skein: leg warmers, tank top, gloves, hats, scarves, fingerless mitts, bags, baby clothes, boa, felted bowls, candywarpper sachets, pillows, bath mat, rug, and much more. Color photos. New book in very good condition (there is a crease at the upper left corner throughout the book; it is otherwise in new condition). One only. As is.
U75 -$18. |
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| A Passion for Color by S. Burnett: a gorgeous book with inspiring color photos! The first chapter, on dyeing yarns with natural dyes, is followed by over 25 knitting patterns (adult and children's sweaters, cardigans, headbands, adult and children's jackets, hats, and a coat). Wonderful color photos throughout. 157 pages. Hardcover. This is an out-of-print book in new condition. One only.
U30 -$55. |
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| A Passion for Color by S. Burnett: a gorgeous book with inspiring color photos! The first chapter, on dyeing yarns with natural dyes, is followed by over 25 knitting patterns (adult and children's sweaters, cardigans, headbands, adult and children's jackets, hats, and a coat). Wonderful color photos throughout. 157 pages. Hardcover. This is an out-of-print book in new condition. One only.
U30 -$55. |
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| Pet Pleasers by L. Polley: knit 6 sweaters for dogs in sizes Small, Medium, Large and X-Large. Patterns call for worsted weight yarn. This is a new out-of-print book. A few left. $12.99. |
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| Sweaters from the Seaton Collection: knit designs for pullovers, cardigans, vests, many with flower motifs; all look like masterpieces! Harddcover. New out-of-print book. A few copies left. SALE $18. |
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| The Art of Macrame by J. Fisher: covers history of knotting, tools of the trade, basic and fancy knots, sinnets and braids, finishing, introducing color, knotting in the round, headings and edges, technical problems, shaping, working with other materials, the importance of design, details that count, plus patterns for you to make (6 styles of belts, beaded choker, hairband, 5 styles of bags, shawl, 2 scarves, hat, table mat, Victorian panel, string doll, bikini and fringed waistcoat). Black and white and color photos. 176 pages. Hardcover. Used out-of-print book in good condition. One only. As is.
U66 - $25. |
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| Rug Hooking for the First Time by D. Lovelady: covers basics, techniques, beyond the basics, gallery and many projects including pillows, apron, bags, wallhangings, rugs and a footstool cover. New out-of-print book. A few left. $18.95. |
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