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Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis
Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis

Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis was a prominent publisher in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on June 18, 1850, and passing away on June 7, 1933, he made significant contributions to the publishing industry, particularly in the field of educational materials. more

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