Published 1939
by Normandie House in [Chicago] .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | by Gustav Davidson. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | Z1231.F5 D2 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 1 p. l., 5-29, [1] p. |
| Number of Pages | 29 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL6401571M |
| LC Control Number | 40009851 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 1216569 |
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