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A Complete Dictionary of Furniture

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Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, Reference
DDC/MDS: 749 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Furniture and accessories
LCC: NK2205 .G54 — Fine Arts 3600-(9990) Other arts and art industries Decorative arts Furniture
BISAC: ART ART History General

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Published: 1991
Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, Reference
DDC/MDS: 749
LCC: NK2205 .G54

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