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From Ptolemy to the moon: progress in the art of exploration and navigation : an exhibition of maps, charts, manuscripts, books, globes, and instruments held at the Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Brandeis University Library, June 2 to July 2, 1965

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1965.
Call number: 719326:090
Creator: Berkowitz, David Sandler (1913-)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 28 cm
Associated people: Dibner, Bern,
Associated organizations: Brandeis University.; Burndy Library,
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