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The venetian mask by rosalind laker book cover, description, publication history. Decorated venetian carnival, jester mask with bells and glitter, sketch style vector illustration isolated on white background. All venetian masks paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. It was first released in the 1992, and then again in 200y by the broadway books publishers.
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