Notes and Queries, Number 241, June 10, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc

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Title: Notes and Queries, Number 241, June 10, 1854

       A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists,

              Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc

Author: Various

Editor: George Bell

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A MEDIUM OF INTER-COMMUNICATION FOR LITERARY MEN, ARTISTS, ANTIQUARIES, GENEALOGISTS, ETC.

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