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1664 Francis Lo Verulam "Sylva Sylvarum" Published By William Riley

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1664 Francis Lo Verulam "Sylva Sylvarum" Published By William Riley

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Description

Pubished after authors death, 8th edition

Condition

Very worn, book is falling apart, foxing to pages, writing on back of front cover, and first page

Dimensions

11.5 x 7.5 x 1.5 in

Weight

2 lb

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1664 Francis Lo Verulam "Sylva Sylvarum" Published By William Riley

Name: 1664 Francis Lo Verulam \"Sylva Sylvarum\" Published By William Riley
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