How to reinstall the mac app store after an accidental removal?

I have a real problem, and I could use anyones help. I am running Mac os x 10.6.8 and was trying to to upgrade to lion, however I was experiencing issues with the mac app store and had to delete, not in the knowledge that I cannot download the combo pack of 10.6.6. Is there anyway to reinstall the mac app store after 10.6.6, current is 10.6.8.
please can someone help me.
most appreciated.

Manually download and install the 10.6.8 Update Combo.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399

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