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Masterpieces of African Art

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Item Details

Description

Masterpieces of African Art

Fagg, William and authors' collective.

New-York: Brooklyn Museum of Art (1954).

English text
36 pages of text followed by catalog of 221 objects described with 73 illustrated in black-and-white
Softcover

24 x 19 cm.
335 g

CHF 40 / 80
EUR 36 / 72

Condition

Good condition, shows normal wear regarding cover and spine. May have page markings and/or exlibris sticker(s).

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Weight

335 g

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Masterpieces of African Art

Name: Masterpieces of African Art
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Price: 48 CHF
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