The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-02-25
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cSHAKSPERTAN DICTIONARY---F Forming a
- general index to all the popular expressions and
striking passages in the works of Shakespeare, from
few words to fifty or more lines, by Thomas Dolby,
London; the whole designed oiniroduce the beauties
of Shakespeare into the familiar intercourse of society
London edition. 367 pages, seven and sxpence sterling
A few copies just imported, by F. TAfLoR, for
sale at the London price. eo
MRS CORES NEW NOVELETTE, Abbey,
ltl by the authoress of Mothers and Daughters, =
vols
Lives OF the most eminent French writers, by MIS-
Shelby, two volumes. just received Tor safe ny =
TAYLOR or for circulation with all other new
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