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Hand-book of literature and the fine arts : comprising complete and accurate definitions of all terms employed in belles-lettres, philosophy, theology, law, mythology, painting, music, sculpture, architecture, and all kindred arts

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1852.
Call number: 150548
Creator: Ripley, George (1802-1880)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 20 cm.
Associated people: Taylor, Bayard, (1825-1878.)
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