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mei/02142723 STC 13438
[02142723]
Washington DC, Folger Shakespeare Library (US)
: STC 13438
Numer w bazie ISTCih00267000
AutorHigden, Ranulphus
Tytuł Polycronicon. Tr: John Trevisa. With the continuation 1357-1460 by William Caxton
Adres wydawniczy[Westminster] : William Caxton, [between 2 July and 8 October 1482]