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The Sculpture of Africa

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The Sculpture of Africa
first edition
H 36 cm. B 29 cm.

- Eliot Elisofon
- William Fagg (Text)
- Ralph Linto (Preface)
London: Thames and Hudson (1958).
English text
256 pages
405 b/w illustrations
Hardcover
Worn, dust jacket damaged and rip at one corner.

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