Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary 16th Edition Thumb Indexed

Taber's / Thomas, Clayton L. (Edited by)

ISBN 10: 0803683103 / ISBN 13: 9780803683105

Published by F. A. Davis Company, 1989

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Very Good. Thumb Indexed version. Text appears clean, except for name inscribed on inside page. Edges and corners are nice. May have minor shelf wear. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. ISBN: 0803683103. ISBN/EAN: 9780803683105. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561022254.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary 16th Edition Thumb Indexed
• Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803683103
• ISBN 13: 9780803683105
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 16th Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

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