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A guide to classical learning;, or, Polymetis abridged. In three parts. ... Being a work, necessary, not only for classical instruction, but for all those who wish to have a true taste for the beauties of poetry, sculpture and painting

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1764.
Call number: 375649
Creator: Spence, Joseph (1699-1768)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: (12mo)
Associated people: Tindal, N. (1687-1774.)
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