Published 1990
by U.S. G.P.O., For Sale by the Supt. of Docs., Congressional Sales Office, U.S. G.P.O. in Washington .
Written in English
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | KF27 .P8966 1989a |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | viii, 1665 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 1665 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL1986894M |
| LC Control Number | 90602265 |
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