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Librairie Nationale, Paris. 1908.
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- 20th Century Universal Encyclopedia Librairie Nationale, Paris. 1908. Twelve large in-4° volumes, each approx. 800, illustrated with numerous black and white engravings in and out of the text. Text on three columns. Binding with leather spine and part of boards; decorative gilt motifs; ornate metal plates on each volume. Corners rubbed. Good condition inside. 36 x 28 cm.

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- 20th Century Universal Encyclopedia Librairie Nationale, Paris. 1908. Twelve large in-4° volumes, each approx. 800, illustrated with numerous black and white engravings in and out of the text. Text on three columns. Binding with leather spine and part of boards; decorative gilt motifs; ornate metal plates on each volume. Corners rubbed. Good condition inside. 36 x 28 cm.

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