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Crimean War
Florence Nightingale’s Report on Crimean Medical Fiasco at Bonhams
December 3, 2019
London — Florence Nightingale was so appalled by medical neglect during the Crimean War (1853-1856), that she wrote – and privately printed – a damning report that presented statistics in a pie cha
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Nelson Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB
P.O. Box 571
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(609) 474-0640
18th and 19th century British literature, gothic revival, street literature, and
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PBA Galleries
605 Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94710
(415) 989-2665
PBA Galleries continues its over 70-year tradition of proud service to collectors of
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Carpetbagger Books
110 S Johnson St Ste 207
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 382-4303
Specializing in modern first editions of literature, science fiction, and mystery/
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Tavistock Books, ABAA
220 S. Rock Blvd., Ste. 10
Reno, NV 89521
(510) 499-5930
Tavistock Books specializes in 1st editions, rare & collectible books with a
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