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Page 87
... coloured biscuit - ware that is so much sought after . This evening I shall endeavour to interest you in the history of Corfe Castle , and then in its defence by Lady Bankes , in the reign of Charles the First . It was built , so it is ...
... coloured biscuit - ware that is so much sought after . This evening I shall endeavour to interest you in the history of Corfe Castle , and then in its defence by Lady Bankes , in the reign of Charles the First . It was built , so it is ...
Page 279
... of Anjou was equal to that of two Normans ; and he desired William's messengers to tell their master what coloured horse he would ride , and what kind of generally held their court , and the venerable re- mains Ludlow Castle . 279.
... of Anjou was equal to that of two Normans ; and he desired William's messengers to tell their master what coloured horse he would ride , and what kind of generally held their court , and the venerable re- mains Ludlow Castle . 279.
Page 279
... Anjou was equal to that of two Normans ; and he desired William's messengers to tell their master ' what coloured horse he would ride , and what kind of generally held their court , and the venerable re- mains Ludlow Castle . 279.
... Anjou was equal to that of two Normans ; and he desired William's messengers to tell their master ' what coloured horse he would ride , and what kind of generally held their court , and the venerable re- mains Ludlow Castle . 279.
Page 279
... the valour of one man of Anjou was equal to that of two Normans ; and he desired William's messengers to tell their master what coloured horse he would ride , and what kind of " armour he would wear , ' when , in a Ludlow Castle . 279.
... the valour of one man of Anjou was equal to that of two Normans ; and he desired William's messengers to tell their master what coloured horse he would ride , and what kind of " armour he would wear , ' when , in a Ludlow Castle . 279.
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... coloured ; 10s . 6d . on cloth and coloured , bound in an elegant cover , printed in gold and colours . Cousin Trix , NEW WORK BY MISS CRAIK . And her Welcome Tales . By GEORGIANA CRAIK . With Illustra- tions by F. W. KEYL . Super ...
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