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BBC Three Counties – Royal Geographical books reunited with Family

Danny joins Nick Coffer on BBC Three counties to share today’s reunion. A private collector in procession of Royal Geography books, dating back to 1888, returned them to their rightful owners with the help of Finders.
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August 1, 2017


Danny joins Nick Coffer on BBC Three counties to share today’s reunion. A private collector in procession of Royal Geography books, dating back to 1888, returned them to their rightful owners with the help of Finders. Danny shares his involvement in the heart warming reunion.
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