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Collectibles

by Lawrence Block

This anthology explores the obsessive and often criminal nature of collecting through a series of short stories. It examines the diverse items people covet, from rare memorabilia to personal correspondence, and the extreme measures taken to secure them.

Accession 34876 ISBN 9781645240457 Publisher Subterranean Press
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