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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 081 EAN: 9780852295311 Edition: 2nd ISBN: 0852295316 Label: Encyclopedia Britannica, Incorporated Manufacturer: Encyclopedia Britannica, Incorporated Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 37000 Publication Date: March 01, 1994 Publisher: Encyclopedia Britannica, Incorporated Studio: Encyclopedia Britannica, Incorporated Related Items:
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