Observations, anecdotes, & characters of books and men. Collected from conversation, [1749-1751].

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Observations, anecdotes, & characters of books and men. Collected from conversation, [1749-1751].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702177822

Autograph MS with corrections and additions.

1 v. (391 p.) ; 33 x 22 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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