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The Glittering Costume
The changing garb of the matador in the passing of years tells the bloody story of the Spanish arena
July
1
1940
JOSEPH PEYRÉ
The Glittering Costume
JOSEPH PEYRÉ
July
1
1940
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The Glittering Costume
The changing garb of the matador in the passing of years tells the bloody story of the Spanish arena
July
1
1940
JOSEPH PEYRÉ
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