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Each book gave a simplified and fictionalized biography of a historical. Best story books teaching moral values and life lessons for 26 year kids. Books with detached covers can be tied like a present with white cotton book tape with the bow on top of the text block edge. Values as a term referring to the moral beliefs and perception of society was coined by german philosopher friedrich nietzsche 18441900. May, 2019 many people like collecting older books from flea markets and antique shops but it can be hard to tell which books in your collection really have value. However, for a first edition to have value, there must be a demand for it.
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