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I have a book for sale titled "We Are Taken". It was published by the Galleon Press in 1935 and written by Madeleine Stern.

Madeleine R Stern was an author, and rare book expert and dealer. She was especially know for her work on Louisa May Alcott.

This is a first edition with the dust jacket. The green hard cover is in good shape, but there is some discoloration on the top front edge.

The pages have no stains, writing (other than the inscription) or torn pages.

The dust jacket is in decent shape. I has some light soiling, wear along the edges, and some tears with a little missing paper.

I don't know the meaning behind the

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