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Skulls : portraits of the dead and the stories they tell
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Skulls : portraits of the dead and the stories they tell

by Paul Gambino

An illustrated examination of the history and cultural significance of the human skull, featuring medical facts and anecdotes. It includes testimonials from over thirty collectors regarding the acquisition and provenance of various specimens.

Accession 18100 ISBN 9781786276513 Publisher Laurence King
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