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Francis Meynell

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Genres: Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, Literature Studies and Criticism
DDC/MDS: 070.5 — Computer science, information & general works News media, journalism & publishing Documentary media, educational media, news media; journalism; publishing Publishing
LCC: Z232 .N82 .M46 — Bibliography, Library Science and Information Resources Book industries and trade Printers and printing establishments

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Languages: English
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Published: 1971
Genres: Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, Literature Studies and Criticism
DDC/MDS: 070.5
LCC: Z232 .N82 .M46

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