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... contains , in addition to the usual Index of Subjects , the Names and Pseudonyms of Writers , with a List of their Contributions . The number of constant Contributors exceeds eleven hundred . The Publisher reserves the right of ...
... contains , in addition to the usual Index of Subjects , the Names and Pseudonyms of Writers , with a List of their Contributions . The number of constant Contributors exceeds eleven hundred . The Publisher reserves the right of ...
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... contains four plays , The Tempest , ' Two Gentlemen of Verona , " The Merry Wives of Windsor , ' and ' Measure for Measure , ' has for frontispiece a fine reproduction of the Droeshout portrait . Its preliminary matter consists of The ...
... contains four plays , The Tempest , ' Two Gentlemen of Verona , " The Merry Wives of Windsor , ' and ' Measure for Measure , ' has for frontispiece a fine reproduction of the Droeshout portrait . Its preliminary matter consists of The ...
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... contains Articles on JAMES I. and VI . LEAVES from the DIARY of HENRY GREVILLE , DAL NIPPON , the BRITAIN of the EAST . The TRIUMPHANT REIGNE of KYNG HENRY the VIII . The HISTORY of DAGENHAM . IN DEWISLAND . The COMMON LOT . Sir ROGER'S ...
... contains Articles on JAMES I. and VI . LEAVES from the DIARY of HENRY GREVILLE , DAL NIPPON , the BRITAIN of the EAST . The TRIUMPHANT REIGNE of KYNG HENRY the VIII . The HISTORY of DAGENHAM . IN DEWISLAND . The COMMON LOT . Sir ROGER'S ...
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... Contains hairless paper , over which the pen slips with perfect freedom . Sixpence each . 5. per dozen , ruled or plain . New Pocket Size , 38. per dozen , ruled or plain . Authors should note that The Leadenhall Press , Ltd. , cannot ...
... Contains hairless paper , over which the pen slips with perfect freedom . Sixpence each . 5. per dozen , ruled or plain . New Pocket Size , 38. per dozen , ruled or plain . Authors should note that The Leadenhall Press , Ltd. , cannot ...
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... contains fine lands , 1602 , called " Tis Merrie when Gossips thumbnail sketches of Nelson . Another mistake in Nares also affects this " Dagger - pie ' article in the ' N.E.D. ' There were two taverns with the sign of the " Dagger ...
... contains fine lands , 1602 , called " Tis Merrie when Gossips thumbnail sketches of Nelson . Another mistake in Nares also affects this " Dagger - pie ' article in the ' N.E.D. ' There were two taverns with the sign of the " Dagger ...
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Page 140 - This New and Revised Edition comprises additional material and hitherto Unpublished Letters, Sketches, and Drawings, derived from the Author's Original MSS.