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Great books of the Western World Founders' ed

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Great books of the Western World

Founders' ed

Material type
図書
Author
Robert Maynard Hutchins, editor in chief
Publisher
Encyclopædia Britannica
Publication date
c1952
Material Format
Paper
Capacity, size, etc.
25 cm
NDC
080
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Note (General):

"This is the Founders' edition of Great books of the Western World, limited to 500 numbered copies signied by the editor."--V. 1, p. 1

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Material Type
図書
Author/Editor
Robert Maynard Hutchins, editor in chief
Edition
Founders' ed
Publication, Distribution, etc.
Publication Date
c1952
Publication Date (W3CDTF)
1952
Size
25 cm
Alternative Title
Britannica great books