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Braun & Schneider
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ISBN: 048623150X
Page Count: 256
Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 11 3/4
Over 1,450 costumed figures in clearly detailed engravings — from the dawn of civilization to the end of the 19th century. Features many folk costumes. Captions.

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