91:, ordering them geographically and systematically. The earlier volumes collected and published authoritative versions of all inscriptions known at the time—most of these had been previously published in a wide range of publications. The descriptions include images of the original inscription if available, drawings showing the letters in their original size and position, and an interpretation reconstructing abbreviations and missing words, along with discussion of issues and problems. The language of the
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Inscriptiones Urbis Romae
Latinae. Instrumentum domesticum
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Inscriptiones trium Galliarum et Germaniarum Latinae
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