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The author died in 1933, so this work is also in the public domain in countries and areas where the term is the authors life plus 80 years or less. Seven keys to baldpate is a 19 novel by earl derr biggers. Born in ohio, biggers published his first novel, seven keys to baldpate, in 19. The dramatization was one of cohans most innovative plays. Jul 19, 2018 seven keys to baldpate this work is in the public domain in the united states because it was published before january 1, 1925. Seven keys to baldpate kindle edition by earl derr biggers.
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