THE CONGO: A BRIEF HISTORY AND APPRAISAL
by HENNESSY, Maurice N
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- Hardcover
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Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
1961. HENNESSY, Maurice N. THE CONGO: A BRIEF HISTORY AND APPRAISAL. NY: Frederick A. Praeger, [1961]. 8vo., black cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. The story of the Congo from the earliest slave-state to Belgium's abdication of power. Signed presentation from Hennessy on the front endpaper: "To: Carolyn whose very considerable help is very deeply appreciated and whose friendship is valued so highly. Wm. Hennessy. May 1961." Very Good (little toning endpapers; contents clean & tight); little edgewear & soil (some rubbing front cover) d/j. $75.00.
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- Bookseller
- Antic Hay Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 615
- Title
- THE CONGO: A BRIEF HISTORY AND APPRAISAL
- Author
- HENNESSY, Maurice N
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1961
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