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Charles Babbage: Classic Work on the Computer, Magnificent Association Copy
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- Creator:Charles Babbage (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1864
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU905715683941
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