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The book illustration competition 2020 announces longlist 14 february 2020. Folio society dorothy l sayers book haul 1 duration. Presented in a treasury box set that retains all the charm of beatrix potters originals, this is the perfect gift for any child. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful.
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