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A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country by Matilda Betham. Published by Printed for B Crosby, London 1804. 1st Edition. Original Publishers full leather with gold gilt and name plate. Good condition for its age. Has some shelf wear. Minor foxing to some pages inside. 774 pgs 7 1/8" by 4 3/8"

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Female Biography 1805 1st Edition

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