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A complete book of esther from the gutenberg bible led the auction. The amazing collection of books, mostly juvenile, from dorothy randall will be sold gradually over the next year or so. Leonard mcgrath medal collection realised 28,500 on the hammer. The journal is occasionally on display at various museums. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination.
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