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Projekt 118, 3, 1977

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The Polish Journal of visual art and design

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  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Jan Sawka
  • Year: 1977
  • Size: 235mm x 310mm

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Projekt 118, 3, 1977. Cover design by Jan Sawka
Projekt 118, 3, 1977. Cover design by Jan Sawka
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