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The origin and progress of letters. : An essay, in two parts. The first shewing when, and by whom letters were invented; ... The second part consists of a compendious account of the most celebrated English penmen, ... The whole collected from undoubted authorities, by W. Massey

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Publication date: 1763.
Call number: 277619
Creator: Massey, W (1691-1764?)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: (8vo)
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