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An american spymaster, his russian crown jewel, and the friendship that helped end the cold war. The spencer collection at the new york public library, which concentrates on illustrated books of all periods and regions, is home to some 300 manuscripts and 1,500 printed books from japan. Empire and environment in the making of manchuria nhbs. Japanese long staff paperback june 1, 1986 by tadashi yamashita author.
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