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LIFE and DEATH of LORD EDWARD FITZGERALD. By THOMAS MOORE, Esq. 2 vols. small 8vo. with a Portrait, engraved by Dean, after a Picture by Hamilton. Third Edition. 21s. hds.

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An ENCYCLOPEDIA of PLANTS; comprising the Descrip

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