History of the Art of Antiquity
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2006-01-15
- Mått179 x 251 x 37 mm
- Vikt1 196 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor446
- FörlagGetty Trust Publications
- ISBN9780892366682