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= general index TO all tho 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 toiniroducc the beauties
Of Shakespeare into the familiar intercourse Of society
london edition 367 seven and sxpence s9ring
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Mrs. CORES NEW NOVEL, me hppey
vi by the authoress OF Mothers and Daughters,
vols .. Ia Mr.
Lives of the most eminent French writers, ny MRS
Shelby two volumes just received, Tor sac ny
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books among the subscribers to the Wayerly oWoufa