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Marfiles Arabes de Occidente

Ferrandis, Jose

Madrid. 1935–40
One of only 800 sets produced.
A detailed study of medieval Islamic ivories. [Creswell 876].
pp.116; 305. 8vo. 2 volumes. 157 plates, text illustrations. Recent half red mococco preserving the original wrappers.
#46014

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