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HOLWELL, J.Z. A Genuine Narrative of the Deplorable Deaths of the English Gentlemen, and others...

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HOLWELL, J.Z. A Genuine Narrative of the Deplorable Deaths of the English Gentlemen, and others, who were suffocated in the Blackhole in Fort-William, at Calcutta, in the Kingdom of Bengal; in the Night succeeding the 20th Day of June, 1756. London: Printed for A. Millar, 1758. In a letter to a friend. vi, 40pp. Half-title. 8vo. New full leather. Slipcase (cloth). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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HOLWELL, J.Z. A Genuine Narrative of the Deplorable Deaths of the English Gentlemen, and others...

Name: HOLWELL, J.Z. A Genuine Narrative of the Deplorable Deaths of the English Gentlemen, and others...
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