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2012 OCTA Convention Tour Guide (Lawrence, KS)

2012 OCTA Convention Tour Guide (Lawrence, KS)

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Tour map booklet from OCTA’s 2012 convention in Lawrence, Kansas, 12 pages, black and white, maps and tour descriptions. Saddle stiched binding.

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SKU: 1909 Category: Trail Books & More Tag: convention booklets

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