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Mexican Prehistoric Codices
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Cases made for facsimile and explanatory book of the Codices published by the Fondo de Cultura Económica. 15,000 copies made by hand. Technique: made with jute cloth and amate paper.
29 cm x 30.5 cm, 31 x 30.5cm, 1990 – 1996.

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