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The looking-glass for the mind, or, Intellectual mirror : being an elegant collection of the most delightful stories and interesting tales, chiefly translated from that much admired work L'ami des enfans ; with numerous wood cuts ; engraved by John Thompson

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: [1847?]
Call number: 205808
Creator: Berquin (1747-1791)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 15 cm
Associated people: Berquin,; Cooper.
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