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ALEKSANDR MICHAJLOVIC RODCENKO (1891 - 1956) Rodcenko. Graphic artist, designer, photographer 1992 Illustrated monographic catalog published on the occasion of the exhibition held at the Refettorio delle Stelline, Milan (November 12, 1992 - January 5, 1993) 24 x 22 cm New Gabriele Mazzotta Editions Pages 168 Defects

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ALEKSANDR MICHAJLOVIC RODCENKO (1891 - 1956) Rodcenko. Graphic artist, designer, photographer 1992 Illustrated monographic catalog published on the occasion of the exhibition held at the Refettorio delle Stelline, Milan (November 12, 1992 - January 5, 1993) 24 x 22 cm New Gabriele Mazzotta Editions Pages 168 Defects

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