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0D Punctuation of the description

Separate the areas listed in rule 0C by using one of the following methods. Either introduce each area (except the first) by a full stop, space, dash, space . — as set out here
The book is unclear what dash is to be used. The dash printed looks like an em-dash to me. In the example, no dash is used, instead we find two consecutive hyphens! I suggest to use that, if ever you have that issue.
Title and statement of responsibility . -- Edition .-- Special area .-- Publication etc .-- Physical description .-- Series .-- Note .-- Note .-- Standard number
or begin a new paragraph for certain areas as set out here.
It is completely unclear what a new paragraph is in terms of syntax.

Title and statement of responsibility . -- Edition .-- Special area

Publication etc .-- Physical description .-- Series .-- Note

(each note occupies a separate paragraph, though notes may be combined—see rule 7A1)

Standard number

or if the description is to appear in an online catalog in which the area is labeled, use only the punctuation that is internal to each area.
Within each area, introduce each element (as part of an area), except for the first, by special punctuation as set out at the head of the rules in this part of that area (2A1, etc.)
Omit any area or element that does not apply to the item being catalogued. Omit also its introductory punctuation.
We leave out the layout examples at the end of this section.

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