American Society of Municipal Improvements: Official Proceedings of the Thirty - Fifth Annual Convention Held at Philadelphia, PA. October 14-18, 1929 Volume 35

Bookseller

Recycled Records and Books (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

33520

Title

American Society of Municipal Improvements: Official Proceedings of the Thirty - Fifth Annual Convention Held at Philadelphia, PA. October 14-18, 1929 Volume 35

Author

N/A

Format/Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Used - Poor

Jacket Condition

No Dust Jacket

Edition

First Edition

Date Published

1930

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