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Paktong: The Chinese Alloy in Europe 1680 - 1820
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From the record on file, Paktong: The Chinese Alloy in Europe 1680 - 1820 by Keith Pinn reads like a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. The copy on file shows 2006 • Antique Collectors Club Ltd • 204 pages, giving you a quick sense of scale and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2006 • Antique Collectors Club Ltd • 204 pages • ISBN 9781851493241.
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