Motel of Mysteries c.1984 David Macaulay Vintage paperback large picture storybook
$23.00 – $27.92Price range: $23.00 through $27.92
CONDITION: Very good plus or better. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Binding tight, text block and covers very crisp. Store price tag on back cover lower barcode. See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published circa 1984 by Houghton Mifflin, 96 pages. All pages in black and white. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
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| Weight | 48 oz |
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| Dimensions | 12 × 9 × 1 in |
| Shipping Options | Standard w- Tracking, Tracking + Insurance, Priority + Insurance |
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