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Royal Repository Collection Books of Polite Literature

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Royal Repository Collection Books of Polite Literature

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Royal Repository Collection Books of Polite Literature. "Such as moral and sentimental tales, biography, traveling sketches, notices of new publications, poetry, amusing miscellany humorous & historical anecdotes, etc." Printed and published by William B. Stoddard 1833-34. Volumes 1-26, minus 2, 3, 6, 14, 24, 25.

Dimensions are from 10 in h x 6.5 in w x .5 in d to
12 in h x 9.25 in w x 2 in d. Condition is poor to fair. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

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10 x 6.5 x 0.5 in

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