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Victoria, BC: Orca Book Publishers, 1991. First Edition . Soft cover. Fine. FINE Trade Paperback. No markings, no wear, gift quality. 6" x 9", 191 pages, index, 100+ photographs, maps.
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by Lai, Chuen-yan David
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- Title The forbidden city within Victoria
- Author Lai, Chuen-yan David
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- Edition First Edition
- Pages 191 pp.
- Publisher Orca Book Publishers, Victoria
- Date 1991
- ISBN 9780920501634
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