Encyclopedia of antiquities - and elements of archaeology, classical and mediæval (1843) (14576728339)

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Title: Encyclopedia of antiquities : and elements of archaeology, classical and mediæval
Year: 1843 (1840s)
Authors: Fosbroke, Thomas Dudley, 1770-1842
Subjects: Classical antiquities Civilization, Medieval
Publisher: London : M. A. Nattali
Contributing Library: University of California Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: Internet Archive



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