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Museumjournaal, Serie 18 no2, 1973

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  • Format: Exhibition Catalogue
  • Designer/s: Frank Steenhagen (cover), Jurriaan Schrofer (layout)
  • Year: 1973
  • Client/Publisher: stichting kustpublicaties
  • Size: 180mm x 250mmm

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Museumjournaal, Serie 18 no2, 1973. Frank Steenhagen (cover), Jurriaan Schrofer (layout)
Museumjournaal, Serie 18 no2, 1973. Frank Steenhagen (cover), Jurriaan Schrofer (layout)
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