Letter, 1933 May 2, London, to Vilhjalmur Stefansson.

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Letter, 1933 May 2, London, to Vilhjalmur Stefansson.

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Presents a copy of his book, A very gallant gentleman.

1 p. ; 18 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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