Published 1977
by Bird in the Hand in Thornbury, Vic .
Written in
Edition Notes
| Contributions | Bird in the Hand (Firm) |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | MLCS 85/1849 (P) |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | [24] p. : |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL2675194M |
| ISBN 10 | 0959827250 |
| LC Control Number | 85840419 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 28991311 |
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