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Molecular Modelling Systems DNA and biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, crystals, lattices and inorganic materials

Astronomy Models Study the planets and stars with our electric an manual teaching aids

Physics Apparatus Explain complex concepts and make physics fun with these hands-on models and kits

Maths, DT and Construction Learn about shapes, angles, area, symmetry and more with a range of design and construction projects that making learning fun

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Orbit™ Molecular Models Easy-to-use, durable system with 1cm ato

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Unit™ Molecular Models Large-scale system for front-of-class dem

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Molecular Modelling SystemDNA and Biochemistry, Organic and InorgCrystals, Lattices and Inorganic Materials

A large range of cost-effective molecular models for teachpre-assembled or in kit form together with classroom and various subjects.

atom centres and new thicker bonds

asy-to-use, durable and great value for schools, studentsesearchers. The Orbit building system allows you to buildccurate three dimensional representations of all commonodelled compounds.

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s to show detailed structures

his high-quality and sturdy system is perfect for illustratinetailed structures. The smaller scale and handy pocket-student sets make this highly suitable for individual use an

he Minit building system uses 6mm color coded atom cenith prongs at the correct bonding angles and durable prelastic tubes for bonds. Extra atom and bond packs enableuilding of custom or larger models.

hen studying lattice structures the small scale enables so appreciate models of up to 100 unit cells at a reasonabl

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he Unit molecular building system features large (44mm iameter) spheres in seven colours to represent different alus a 25mm diameter white sphere to represent a hydrogtom. Sturdy pegs allow you to make any bond angle whic

hen be joined with either rigid aluminium or flexible vinyl b

hese larger scale models are perfect for lectures and clasemonstrations.

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A comprehensive resource containing all the piefrom simple organic structures to a complete pitcworkbook for each of the above subject areas.

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Molecular B

ular Building System Sets iety of atoms tailored to various levels and subjects. Indivisources for students, teachers or small groups. Class setsup activities. All booklets contain instructions, illustrations

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this introductory structural chemistry set to build and studels of: sulphur, sodium chloride, diamond, graphite, metaocarbons, acids and bases, detergents, nylon, water and rphous structures.

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molecular shape, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, ring structerism, functional groups of oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur andphorus, benzene, polymers and complex ions.

t shown: Ref: 0027 Organic and Inorganic Individual set

the 4, 6, 8 and 12 coordinate atom centres to build modeond, graphite, sodium chloride, 8 and 12 coordinate metaium chloride, fluorite, zinc blende, wurzite, rutile and ice.

t shown: Ref: 0028 Lattices individual set

e models of amino acids, peptides and protein, primary anndary structures, nucleosides, nucleotides and nucleic ac

di- and poly-saccharides, fatty acids, steroids, purinesidines and layers of DNA.

t shown: Ref: 0049 Biochemistry class set

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dividual sets, supplied in plastic sets have compartmented boxes ions and activities (with questions

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Molecular B

ular Building System Sets iety of atoms tailored to a particular branch of chemistry u, supplied in plastic containers, provide extensive resour of atoms and come with 5 copies of the activity booklet. uestions and answers) for each subject.

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molecular shape, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, ring structerism, functional groups of oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur andphorus, benzene, polymers and complex ions.

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the 8 and 12 coordinate atom centres to build models of ond, graphite, sodium chloride, 8 and 12 coordinate metaium chloride, fluorite, zinc blende, wurzite, rutile and ice.

t shown: Ref: 0074 Lattices student set

e models of amino acids, peptides and protein, primary anndary structures, nucleosides, nucleotides and nucleic ac

di- and poly-saccharides, fatty acids, steroids, purines idines and layers of DNA.

t shown: Ref: 0078 Biochemistry student set

lar Building System Sets ale organic, inorganic and biochemical models for demon

ing system. The set can be supplemented by packs of ind

models of hydrocarbons, alcohols, amines, organic and anic acids and bases, carbohydrates, benzene, chlorinatcules, inorganic molecules and more that the whole class

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models of DNA using the Orbit and Minit molecular building

form and available as kits or pre-assembled models for pers

w the process of DNA transcribing RNA.

model illustrates a 12 base-pair section of DNA transcrib. The separate pieces can be joined and taken apart to onstrate transcription of RNA.

g the Orbit system, the five bases are shown in red, gree, grey and white, the sugar rings in black and the phosphaps in red. Yellow tubes join the sugar and phosphate grou

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introductory and cost effective kit builds a model of DNA pairs high and can be used to model strands of RNA.

model shows each base, guanine, cytosine, thymine, adeuracil by a different colour and shows the sugar rings, phate groups and hydrogen bonds in black, red and whitectively.

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te an impressive display and teaching model

se Proview models show the DNA double helix with up to pair layers (Minit version) and illustrate more than one tuouble helix. Every atom is shown, colour-coded, with the

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models hang between two plates from clear strings and tht model can be supported by an optional display stand. Eael comes with comprehensive instructions and a worksheining the structure of DNA and the mechanism of

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30 bases in five colours: Guanine (7), Cytosine (7), Thymine (7), Adenine (7), Uracil (2) 12 hydrogen bonds 28 sugar rings 25 phosphoric acid units 50 nucleotide connectors

Support stand, instructions and RNA transcription activity

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880 atoms 1200 bonding straws Support plates for hanging Assembly instructions and worksheet

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se robust models contain sufficient atoms to see the matee and relationships between structure and physical erties.

ured bonds distinguish between covalent, ionic, Van der ls and hydrogen bonding making excellent teaching and lay models.

Orbit coloured coded atoms ensure correctly angled bondthe openness of the structure allows students to see the ture of the material and to better understand its propertie

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ColorWave Product referenceDiamond: 1245 | Graphite: 1246 | Carbon 60 – Fullerene: 1247 | Ice

Sodium Chloride: 1248 | Iron: 1283 | Magnesium: 1284 | Copper

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se detailed models use a large number of atoms to give aession of the structure of the solid. The skeletal opennessrbit and Minit systems gives a unique transparency of de

se cost-effective systems allow the construction of models 100 unit cells at a reasonable cost and are an excellent p project.

tures such as the octahedral growth form of diamond and plane and axes of symmetry of metals are full revealed.

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Diamond Ref: 0087 450 atoms Minit

Graphite Ref: 0088 350 atoms Minit

Sodium Chloride Ref: 0091 340 atoms Minit

Fullerene 60 and 70 Ref: 0085 130 atoms Minit

Ice Ref: 0093 420 atoms Minit BCC-Iron Ref: 0063 140 atoms Orbit

HCP-Magnesium Ref: 0064 190 atoms Orbit

CCP-Copper Ref: 0065 180 atoms Orbit

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Available models:

Diamond (Octahedron) Height 22cm Atoms: 84 carbon

Graphite (Three layers) Height 16 cm | Width 22cm Atoms: 94 carbon

Carbon 60 – Fullerene (Bucky-ball) Height 15cm Atoms: 60 carbon

Ice (Snowflake) Diameter: 36cm Atoms: 96 oxygen

Sodium Chloride (Cube) Height 20cm Atoms: 125 sodium/chlorine

Iron (Body-centered cubic) Height 20cm Atoms: 71 iron

Magnesium (Hexagonal close packed) Height 14cm Atoms: 38 magnesium

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Zinc Blende Ref: 0089 360 atoms | Minit

Wurtzite Ref: 0090 1000 atoms | Minit

Fluorite Ref: 0061 470 atoms | Orbit

Caseium Chloride Ref: 0062 170 atoms | Orbit

Rutile Ref: 0092 2000 atoms | Minit

Zeolite Ref: 0036 560 atoms | Minit

Lead Iodide Ref: 0094 350 atoms | Minit

Beta-Quartz Ref: 0096 1400 atoms | Minit

Calcite Ref: 0097 540 atoms | Minit

Mica Ref: 0098 1550 atoms | Minit

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A comprehensive instruction booklet is included with detailDimensions: Base diameter: 36cm Height with dome: 32-3

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elios™ Planetarium tunning fully-electric system for studying

in three versatile models with detailed instruction bookvable star dome and earth-centred model for demonstrat

nets orbit the sun at correct relative speeds

tch as the planets from Mercury to Saturn orbit the Sur correct relative speeds while the Moon orbits the Ea

ose from one or many planets positioned for any yeath up to 2020. Demonstrate the phases of the Moon, eclipses occur and the concept of time.

in your hemisphere

k through the dome to see the stars visible from earthr latitude and time of year. See how the stars and stellations have fixed locations in space whilst the ets orbit the Sun.

domes show all major stars and constellations arounecliptic plus those over either the Northern or Southeispheres.

Product reference: 0142 (Includes Star Dome for Northern Hemis

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tch as the Earth rotates on its axis while the Moon orbery 29.5 'days'. Show how these movements create ths, seasons and the daily and monthly pattern of tid

ate shadows and demonstrate varying lengths of dayt. Use the star dome to identify the pole star and oth different positions on earth.

Product reference (northern hemisphere)(southern hemisphere)

tailed study topics, astronomical data and a number of practical proje38cm. Power supply: 6V supply via mains adapter (supplied) or bat



Astronomy models

ng the planets and stars

oklet: basic orrery, orrery with trating the seasons and tides

Subjects to study:

⋅ The Planets in their orbits (length of a year, inferior and superior planets and more)

⋅ The Moon and its phases

⋅ Eclipse basics

⋅ Time - solar, sidereal and G.M.T.

Sun at Earth.

year or on,

Additional subjects to study with the star dome:

⋅ The ecliptic and the Zodiacal constellations

⋅ How the planets appear to move against the night sky

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⋅ The Moon and stars from different positions on Earth

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Orbit™

teaching model of the Sun, Earth and Moon

seasons, phases of the Moon and eclipses

attractive hands-on model instantly engages pupils trates complex relationships more easily.

new flexible design includes a choice of large and smth and Moon models and geared and manual operatiootal teacher control.

Rotate the model and watch as the Earth orbits the Sthe moon orbits the Earth and the Earth spins on its a

Shine the light from the sun onto the Earth to model nand day, the seasons and eclipses and create shado

Use the small-scale Earth and Moon on an inclined oto give an accurate demonstration of the phases of thmoon and frequency of solar and lunar eclipses.

ains: Tellurium model with accessory tidy, illuminated sun (14cmSunbeam reflector, with two sizes of Earth (large: 12cm) and Mon model person, sundial, date, eclipse and phase of the moon

ator cards plus teacher guide. Power transformer and UK, EU o supplied.

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nets l images of the Sun and 9 planets printed to scale aninated. Each poster includes physical data about the ets and distances between them. Spread out along t

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Astronomy models

™ Tellurium 2

Subjects to study:

⋅ Day and night

⋅ The sun’s movement across the sky

⋅ Changing length of daylight

⋅ Shadows

⋅ The phases of the Moon

⋅ The crescent moon from different latitudes

⋅ Eclipses of the Moon and Sun

⋅ Use of sundials and shadow sticks

⋅ Lunar months and festivals linked to the Moon

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Equipment to make physicExplain complex concepts with these hands-

A range of products for classroom demonstration to showlaws including magnetic fields and induction, gas compre

compressed air

he Hyman Fire Piston demonstrates the rise in temphen a fixed mass of gas is compressed. A portion oupported inside a transparent cylinder is ignited wheontained air is compressed by a hand operated pisto

epeated compressions without removing the cylindehow reduced effect as the oxygen is used up.

ubsequent decompression of the air inside the cylindreate a cloud: the reduction in pressure lowers the emperature and immediately condenses the water vanside the cylinder.

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ns with the Magnaprobe™

he Magnaprobe™ is a small bar magnet fully suspen gimbal mounting and is designed to show the three imensional nature of a magnetic field.

he Mark I model is more sensitive and has been ndividually balanced to show the dip in the Earth's mield.

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Physics apparatus

sics fun! -on models and kits

ow fundamental principles and pression and wave theory.

Subjects to study

⋅ Rise in temperature with gas compression

⋅ Need for oxygen to support combustion

⋅ Decompression and condensation

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Magnetic Induction and Lenz's LawA high quality, low cost kit to demonstrat

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Wave demonstrators A fun and easy-to-use wave machine kit

Supplied in kit form: User must assemble the transverse machine and the loaded elastic cord.

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Kubic Bubbles™ and soap film expInvestigate some amazing properties of f

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ass the magnet through the coil to induce a voltage urrent which lights the LED. The coil windings terminrocodile clips for easy attachment to the LED (suppli meter (not supplied).

enz’s law is demonstrated by dropping the magnet dopper tube. The induced current produces its own fiepposite polarity to the magnet, thus slowing its rate oescent to approximately one eighth of that experienc

he non-magnetic metal slug.

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it for explaining basic and advanced wave theory

he kit comprises: . A transverse wave machine - 80 wooden rods spacylon line with detachable weights. Actuate the waveand – the movements of the rods create waves to illu

ransverse wave propagation.

. Two loaded elastic cords - three metres of elastic chreaded with weights and spacers. These illustrate ransverse wave motion and enable the effects of diffeave parameters, such as the mass per unit length, cnd tension to be compared.

. An extension spring with weights to propagate bothongitudinal and transverse waves.

. A teacher's book with experiments and detailed uantitative analysis.

Complete wave demonstration kit (includes all above): ProducTransverse wave machine and book only: Produc

xperiments f fluids

oap film always makes the shape with least surfaceith these science investigation sets progress from v

hapes in two dimensions to making unusual and comhree dimensional film shapes supported by different rames including cubes, tetrahedrons, octahedrons, ariangular prisms.

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Physics apparatus

Subjects to study

⋅ Magnetic induction

⋅ Direction of current though a diode

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Design, construct, learn and playLearndesign and construction projects that making learning fun

Use these fun construction kits to teach basic to more advanced mathematics and design skills. Suitable for all age groups technology students.

Construct-o-Straws™ Build simple shapes to magnificent models

Use the pliable straws, colourful joiners and wheels and your imagination to build a variety of modelscurved edgeshave been used in playgroups, kindergartens and primary schools for over 30value.

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Orbit™ Mathematics Sets Follow the workcards to make basic and more complex 3D shapes

These durable and colourful kits allow pupils to explore a wide range of different mathematical concepts and relationships.

Infant and First School Set: Make squares, rectangles, pyramids, triangles, hexagons, prisms and spheres.

380

Junior and Middle School Set: Make more complicated shapes and use to networks,

380

Kubic Bubbles™ Use unusual bubbles to study shape and

These kits provide a fun and engaging study of shapes.

Soap films make shapes with the least surface areaframeworks in the unusual shapes in two and three dimensions.

Kubic Bubbles: Product refKit to make cube, prism, tetrahedron and octahedron frameworks.

Soap Film Experiments: Product refTwo sets of frameworks as above plus a set of plates to show minimum distances in two dimensions.


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Mathematics, DT and Construction

Design, construct, learn and playLearn about shapes, angles, area, symmetry and more with a range of design and construction projects that making learning fun

Use these fun construction kits to teach basic to more advanced mathematics and design skills. Suitable for all age groups - from primary schools and playgroups to GSCE design and technology students.

models

Use the pliable straws, colourful joiners and wheels and your imagination to build a variety of models with straight and curved edges. Very easy to put together, Construct-ohave been used in playgroups, kindergartens and primary schools for over 30 years and offer excellent educational value.

Class pack: 300 pieces. Product reference: 0

workcards to make basic and more complex 3D shapes

These durable and colourful kits allow pupils to explore a wide range of different mathematical concepts and relationships.

Infant and First School Set: Make squares, rectangles, pyramids, triangles, hexagons, prisms and spheres.

380 joiners, 400 straws and 24 workcards Product reference

Junior and Middle School Set: Make more complicated shapes and use to study place value & bases, perimeters, networks, tesselations, polygons and polyhedra.

380 joiners, 500 straws and 72 workcards Product reference:

unusual bubbles to study shape and surface area


Soap films make shapes with the least surface area: dframeworks in the soap film to make and study these unusual shapes in two and three dimensions.

Kubic Bubbles: Product reference: 0025 (shown) Kit to make cube, prism, tetrahedron and octahedron frameworks.

Soap Film Experiments: Product reference: 0022 Two sets of frameworks as above plus a set of plates to show minimum distances in two dimensions.




Design, construct, learn and play mmetry and more with a range of

design and construction projects that making learning fun

Use these fun construction kits to teach basic to more advanced mathematics and design skills. from primary schools and playgroups to GSCE design and

Learning skills

⋅ Hand-to-eye coordination

⋅ Basic shapes

⋅ Design skills and use of imagination

Use the pliable straws, colourful joiners and wheels and your with straight and

o-straws have been used in playgroups, kindergartens and primary

years and offer excellent educational

Product reference: 0003

Subjects to study

⋅ Shapes, area, perimeter and angles

⋅ Symmetry and tesselations

⋅ Polygons and polyhedra

⋅ Place value and bases

⋅ Networks

These durable and colourful kits allow pupils to explore a

Infant and First School Set: Make squares, rectangles,


Junior and Middle School Set: Make more complicated value & bases, perimeters,


Subjects to study

⋅ Shapes, area, perimeter and angles

⋅ Symmetry

⋅ Minimum surface area

⋅ Parabolic curves


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Two sets of frameworks as above plus a set of plates to show minimum


Kite Making Kits and Materials Design, build and fly your own kite

Kite making pack with colormate plastic

Cut the spars, draw and cut out sail, paint your own design (activities vary with packs)

Everyone loves to fly a kite and a kite making project canhelp primary and secondary school children develop a range of practical skills in a fun and motivating way. OurChoose a kit using Colopaintkite Kits are on the variety of kits website.

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Cut the spars and fit to the pre

Measure and cut

Draw, cut out and decorate the sail shape and fit spars to make personalised kites.

Kits for sewing (Age 11+

Use templates, symmetry and drawings to measure and cut out the sail ready for sewing.

Kits for design and manufacture (Age 14+)

Plan a detailed design and method of manufacture. Suitable for GCSE projects.

Note: which can be made from other materials as part of the project or ordered separately

Kite Books Kite design and making instruction, hints and tips

Making kites brings together a variety of research and design skills and classroom. Use this book to understand how best to implement a kite making project to match your pupils abilities.

Contents include:

Four projects for making kites. making materials.additional kite designs.




(10 kites per pack)

Everyone loves to fly a kite and a kite making project canhelp primary and secondary school children develop a range of practical skills in a fun and motivating way.

Our great value kits each contain materials to make 10 kites. Choose a kit using Colormate plastic – our own drawpaint-on plastic – to add an extra creative dimension kite-making activity.

its are graded according to the child’s skills. More details on the variety of kits for each age range are listed on our website.

Pre-cut sails (Age 5+)

Cut the spars and fit to the pre-cut sail to make 10 fun kites.

Measure and cut - spars and sail (Age 8+)

raw, cut out and decorate the sail shape and fit spars to make personalised kites.

Kits for sewing (Age 11+)

Use templates, symmetry and drawings to measure and cut out the sail ready for sewing.

Kits for design and manufacture (Age 14+)

Plan a detailed design and method of manufacture. Suitable for GCSE projects.

Note: All kits include flying line but some do not include kite handles which can be made from other materials as part of the project or ordered separately.

ng instruction, hints and tips

Making kites brings together a variety of research and design skills and can be used to good effect in the classroom. Use this book to understand how best to implement a kite making project to match your pupils abilities.

Contents include:

Four projects for making kites. Parts of a kite and what they do. Kite making materials. Practical ways of testing kite making material. Five additional kite designs. Tips on kite flying and construction.

Product reference:




(10 kites per pack)

Subjects to study

⋅ Shape

⋅ Symmetry

⋅ Measurement

⋅ Kite construction and flight

Learning skills

⋅ Construction skills

⋅ Design

⋅ Using templates and following instructions

⋅ Properties of materials

⋅ Basic sewing / manufacturing

All kits contain materials to make 10 kites. Please refer to our website for further information, product reference codes and details of extra parts and materials.

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Use templates, symmetry and drawings to measure and cut

Plan a detailed design and method of manufacture. Suitable

All kits include flying line but some do not include kite handles which can be made from other materials as part of the project or ordered

Teaching resource

⋅ How to use kite making as a cost effective educational resource

⋅ Additional projects and learning opportunities

Making kites brings together a variety of research and

classroom. Use this book to understand how best to implement a kite making project to match your pupils

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Documents

Cochranes of Oxford Catalogue