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$100,000 reward! The murderer of our late beloved President, Abraham Lincoln, is still at large

$100,000 reward! The Murderer of Our Late Beloved President, Abraham Lincoln, is Still at Large.
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Social Life and Vegetarianism

Anderson, Martha J. Social Life and Vegetarianism. Mount Lebanon, N.Y.: [s.n.], 1893.
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At a Meeting of the President

Bank of the United States, (1791-1811). At a Meeting of the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States, the 30th May, 1794. Philadelphia? : s.n., 1794?
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Philadelphia Spelling Book Barry, John. The Philadelphia spelling book: arranged upon a plan entirely new, adapted to the capacities of children, and designed as an immediate improvement in spelling and reading the English language... Philadelphia: Printed by Joseph James, 1790.
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Diary and Daily Journal of David Homer Bates. Bates, David Homer. Diary and Daily Journal.
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Application for copyright for the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Baum, Frank. Application for copyright for the Wonderful Wizard of Oz 1900.
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Two loaf-givers. Beck, Leonard. Two loaf-givers : or a tour through the gastronomic libraries of Katherine Golden Bitting and Elizabeth Robins Pennell.
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The American woman's home. Beecher, Catharine Esther, 1800-1878. The American woman's home: or, Principles of domestis science; being a guide to the formation and maintenance of economical, healthful, beautiful, and Christian homes. New York, J.B. Ford and company; Boston, H.A. Brown & co.; [etc., etc.] 1869.
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History of Virginia Beverley, Robert, ca. 1673-1722, The History of Virginia, in Four Parts..., 2d ed. rev. and enl. By the Author. London, Printed for B. and S. Tooke [etc.] 1722.
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Bay Psalm Book Bible. O.T. Psalms. English. Bay Psalm book. [The Whole Booke of Psalmes Faithfully Translated into English Metre. Whereunto is Prefixed a Discourse Declaring Not Only the Lawfullnes, But Also the Necessity of the Heavenly Ordinance of Singing Scripture Psalmes in the Churches of God] ... [Cambridge, Mass.]: Imprinted [by S. Daye, 1640]
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Bits of Patter Bits of Patter. [Minneapolis, Minn. : Eagle Magic Co.], c1915.
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Gastronomic bibliography Bitting, Katherine Golden. Gastronomic bibliography.
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Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon; An Account Written By the Hand of Mormon Upon Plates Taken From the Plates of Nephi. By Joseph Smith, Junior. Palmyra [N.Y.] Printed by E.B. Grandin for the author, 1830.
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Letters on natural magic addressed to Sir Walter Scott, bart. Brewster, David, Sir, 1781-1868. Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, bart. By Sir David Brewster. New York, Harper & brothers, 1842.
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Frugal housewife. Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880. Frugal housewife. Dedicated to those who are not ashamed of economy. Boston, Marsh & Capen, and Carter & Hendee, 1829.
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An explanation of the magnetic atlas, or variation chart, hereunto annexed : projected on a plan entirely new, by which the magnetic variation on any part of the globe may be precisely determined, for any time, past, present, or future : and the variation and latitude being accurately known, the longitude is of consequence truly determined Churchman, John, 1753-1805. An Explanation of the Magnetic Atlas, or Variation Chart, Hereunto Annexed... / By John Churchman. Philadelphia: Printed by James & Johnson ..., 1790.
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Constitution of the provisional government of the Confederate States of America. Confederate States of America. Constitution of the provisional government of the Confederate States of America. Montgomery, Ala., Shorter & Reid, printers, 1861.
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Uniform and dress of the army of the Confederate States. Confederate States of America. War Dept. Uniform and dress of the army of the Confederate States.
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In Congress, July 4, 1776, a declaration by the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled In Congress, July 4, 1776, a declaration by the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled, Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap, 1776.
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Address of Hon. Christopher C. Cox, lieutenant governor, delivered in the Senate chamber, Annapolis, January 10, 1866 Cox, Christopher C. (Christopher Christian), 1816-1882, Address of Hon. Christopher C. Cox, Lieutenant Governor, Delivered in the Senate Chamber, Annapolis, January 10, 1866., Annapolis: Haverstick & Longneckers, printers, 1866
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Cuaderno de ortografia Cuaderno de Ortografia, Martínez, Antonio José, 1834.
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Reminiscences of Confederate service. Dawson, Francis Warrington, 1840-1889. Reminiscences of Confederate service, 1861-1865. Charleston, S.C., The News and courier book presses, 1882.
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Dean, Henry. Hocus pocus, or The Whole Art of Legerdemain, in Perfection. Philadelphia: Printed for Mathew Carey ..., 1795.
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Colonel des Armees de sa Majeste Don Bernard de Galvez, Colonel des Armees de sa Majeste, Intendant & Gouverneur Generale par interim de la Province de la Louisianne, 1777.
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. Written By Himself, Boston: Anti-Slavery Office, 1849
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Brownies' Book Du Bois and Dill 1920-1921. The Brownies' Book. New York.
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Embers of Fossenvue Embers from Fossenvue Backlogs, 1875-1900. New York: Printed by the Tudor Press for J.F. Taylor and Co., for private circulation, [1901].
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The Humorous Magician Unmasked. Engstrom, A. B. The Humorous Magician Unmasked. [Philadelphia?] 1836.
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Artifice, Ruse, and Subterfuge at the Card Table Erdnase, S. W. Artifice, Ruse, and Subterfuge at the Card Table: a Treatise on the Science and Art of Manipulating Cards. Chicago: Frederick J. Drake & Co., 1905.
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A faithful picture of the political situation of New Orleans A Faithful Picture of the Political Situation of New Orleans, Boston, Re-printed from the New-Orleans edition, 1808.
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The Circus of Dr. Lao Finney, Charles G. (Charles Grandison), 1905- The Circus of Dr. Lao / Charles G. Finney; with relief etchings by Claire Van Vliet. [Newark] Vermont : Janus Press, 1984.
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The scholars companion : containing a choice collection of cotillons & country-dances Fraisier, M. J. C. The Scholars Companion: Containing a Choice Collection of Cotillons & Country-Dances. / Boston: Printed By D. Bowen, at the Columbian Museum Press, for the author, 1796?
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Poor Richard’s Almanac Franklin, Benjamin. Poor Richard’s Almanac, B. Franklin and D. Hall, Philadelphia, 1758.
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Rays of Sunlight from South America. Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882. Rays of sunlight from South America. Washington, D.C. : Philp & Solomons, c1865.
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Art of Cookery Glasse, Hannah, 1708-1770. The art of cookery made plain and easy; excelling any thing of the kind ever yet published ... A new ed., with modern improvements. Alexandria: Printed by Cottom and Stewart, and sold at their Book-Stores, in Alexandria and Fredericksburg, 1805.
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Gleason, F. The Flag of Our Union, Boston, Massachusetts. Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870?
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The Maryland line in the Confederate States army. Goldsborough, W. W. (William Worthington), 1831-1901. The Maryland line in the Confederate States army. Baltimore, Kelly, Piet & co., 1869.
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Grand national Inauguration Ball, March Fourth, 1857

 Grand National Inauguration Ball, March Fourth, 1857: [invitation]. Philadelphia: Toppan Carpenter & Co., 1857.
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Hammon, Briton. A Narrative of the uncommon sufferings, and surprizing deliverance of Briton Hammon, a negro man. Boston, Printed and sold by Green & Russell, 1760.
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Fourteen Hundred and 91 Days

 Heartsill, W. W. (William Williston), 1839-1916. Fourteen Hundred and 91 Days in the Confederate Army. A journal kept by W. W. Heartsill, for Four Years, One Month, and One Day: or, Camp Life; Day-by-Day, of the W. P. Lane Rangers, from April 19th, 1861, to May 20th 1865. [Marshall, Tex., W. W. Heartsill, 1876]
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Henson, Josiah, 1789-1883, The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada, as Narrated By Himself, Boston, A. D. Phelps, 1849.
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Lincoln Bible The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments /Translated Out of the Original Tongues, and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, By His Majesty’s Special Command. [The Abraham Lincoln Inaugural Bible]. Oxford: University Press; London: sold by E. Gardner, 1853.
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Polk County: A Comedy of Negro Life on a Sawmill Camp with Authentic Negro Music in Three Acts Hurston, Zora Neale. Polk County: A Comedy of Negro Life on a Sawmill Camp With Authentic Negro Music in Three Acts. Registered for copyright December 1944.
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Procession of flowers in Colorado. Jackson, Helen Hunt, 1830-1885. Procession of flowers in Colorado. Boston : Roberts Bros., 1886 [i.e. 1888].
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James, Henry 1843-1916. The ambassadors, a novel. New York and London, Harper & brothers, 1903.
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The Europeans James, Henry 1843-1916. The Europeans. A sketch. Leipzig, B. Tauchnitz, 1878.
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James, Henry 1843-1916. A little tour in France. Leipzig, B. Tauchnitz, 1885.
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Catalogue of the Library of the United States : to which is annexed, a copious index, alphabetically arranged

 Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Catalogue, [1823].
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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Catalogue of the Library of the United States : to which is annexed, a copious index, alphabetically arranged. [Washington : U.S. Congress], 1815.
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A summary view of the rights of British America : set forth in some... Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. A summary view of the rights of British America: set forth in some... Williamsburg Va.: Printed by Clementina Rind, [1774].
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Wild western scenes. Jones, J. B. (John Beauchamp), 1810-1866. Wild western scenes: or, The White Spirit of the wilderness. Being a narrative of adventures, embracing the same characters portrayed in the original "Wild western scenes" ... By J.B. Jones ... New series.
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Education after the war. Joynes, Edward S. Education after the war: a letter addressed to a member of the Southern Educational Convention, Columbia, S.C., 28th April 1863.
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New Voyage to Carolina Lawson, John, d. 1712. A new voyage to Carolina; London, Printed in the year 1709.
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Das Illustrirte Mississippithal Lewis, Henry, 1819-1904. Das illustrirte Mississippithal. Düsseldor : Arnz & comp., [1857]
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Life in New York City; in and out of doors Life in New York City; In and Out of Doors. New York, Bunce & Brother, 1851.
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Aid-de-camp McCabe, James Dabney, 1842-1883. The aid-de-camp; a romance of the war. Richmond, W.A.J. Smith, 1863.
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The Merchants news-letter. The Merchants News-Letter. / London, Printed by R. Tookey. Began in 1703?
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Comanches: a history of White’s battalion. Myers, Frank M. Comanches: a history of White’s battalion, Virginia cavalry, Laurel brig., Hampton div., A.N.V., C.S.A. Written by Frank M. Myers. Late capt. Co. A, 35th Va. cav. Approved by all the officers of the battalion.
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The Life, Adventures, and Unparalleled Sufferings of Andrew Oehler, Containing an Account of His Travels Through France, Italy, the East and West Indies, and Part of the United States; His Imprisonment in France, Germany and Spain: and the Latitude, Soil, Climate, Productions, Manners and Customs of the Different Countries. Written by himself Oehler, Andrew, b. 1781. The Life, Adventures, and Unparalleled Sufferings of Andrew Oehler, Containing an Account of His Travels Through France, Italy, the East and West Indies, and Part of the United States; His Imprisonment in France, Germany and Spain: and the Latitude, Soil, Climate, Productions, Manners and Customs of the Different Countries. Written by himself. Trenton, N.J.] The author, 1811.
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Elements of seamanship Parker, William Harwar, 1826-1896. Elements of seamanship, prepared as a text for the midshipmen of the C.S. Navy. Richmond, MacFarlane and Fergusson, 1864.
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James Madison, bust portrait miniature, facing slightly right Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827, artist. [James Madison, Bust Portrait Miniature, Facing Slightly Right]. 1783.
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Familiar dialogues on dancing, between a minister and a dancer : taken from matter of fact Phillips, John. Familiar Dialogues on Dancing, Between a Minister and a Dancer... / New-York: Printed by T. Kirk ..., 1798.
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Witchcraft

Pinchbeck, William Frederick. Witchcraft. Boston, Printed for the author, 1805.
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Doctor Quintard, Chaplain C. S. A. Quintard, C. T. Doctor Quintard, Chaplain C. S. A. and second Bishop of Tennessee : being his story of the War (1861-1865).
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Inauguration Ball Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881: [programme]. 1881.
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Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States. Part I. Philadelphia: Printed by Styner and Cist, in Second-street, 1774.
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A system of modern geography Rice, John H. A system of modern geography, compiled from various sources and adapted to the present condition of the world, expressly for the use of schools and academies in the Confederate States of America. Atlanta, Ga., Franklin printing house, Wood, Hanleiter, Rice &. co., 1862.
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Memoirs of Robert-Houdin Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871. Memoirs of Robert-Houdin: Ambassador, Author, and Conjurer/Written by Himself; edited by Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. Philadelphia: Geo. G. Evans, 1859.
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American domestic cookery Rundell, Maria Eliza Ketelby, 1745-1828. American domestic cookery, formed on principles of economy, for the use of private families. By an experienced housekeeper. Baltimore: Published by Fielding Lucas, Jun., R. J. Matchett, Printer, 1819.
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Fight for Birth Control, The Sanger, Margaret. Fight for Birth Control, The. New York: s.n., 1916.
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Shaker Hymn Book [Shaker Hymn Book]. [Watervliet, Ohio: s.n., ca. 1833].
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Selden’s Condensed Ledger and Condensed Memorandum Book Selden, Charles. Selden’s Condensed Ledger and Condensed Memorandum Book; and Forms of Record, Condensed Ledger, Reports, and Condensed Memorandum Book. Cincinnati, Moore, Wilstach, Keys, Printers, 1861.
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Royal ape. Smith, William Russell, 1815-1896. Royal ape: a dramatic poem. Richmond, West & Johnston, 1863.
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Solemn Warning to Dancers, A Solemn Warning to Dancers, A. New York: Published by N. Bangs and J. Emory for the Tract Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, between 1824 and 1832.
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Tippecanoe Inauguration Ball, March 4, 184: [invitation]. Tippecanoe Inauguration Ball, March 4, 184: [invitation]. Balt.: Murphy, [1841].
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The Emancipation Proclamation Volck, Adalbert John, 1828-1912, artist. The Emancipation Proclamation [graphic]. 1864.
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Ventriloquism Explained Ventriloquism Explained: and Juggler’s Tricks, or Legerdemain Exposed: with Remarks on Vulgar Superstitions. Amherst, Ms., J. S. and C. Adams, 1834.
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Ben-Hur in dramatic tableaux and pantomime Wallace, Lew, 1827-1905. Ben-Hur in dramatic tableaux and pantomime. New York, Harper & brothers, 1891.
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Ben-Hur, in tableaux and pantomime [Wallace, Lew], 1827-1905. Ben-Hur, in tableaux and pantomime. [Crawfordsville? Ind., Messrs. Clark & Cox, c1890]
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Experience of a Confederate States prisoner. West, Beckwith. Experience of a Confederate States prisoner, being an ephemeris regularly kept by an officer of the Confederate States army.
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Leaves of Grass Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892. Leaves of Grass. Brooklyn, New York: [Walt Whitman], 1855 ([Brooklyn, New Yor0: Rome Brothers]).
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The Whole Art of Legerdemain, or, Hocus Pocus The Whole Art of Legerdemain, or, Hocus Pocus Laid Open and Explained By Those Renowned Masters Sena Sama, Hamed Ben-Ali, and All the Celebrated and Mysterious Professors in the Art of Natural Magic... Baltimore: C.V. Nickerson, 1830.
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Woodrown Wilson's Nobel Peace Prize for 1919 Woodrown Wilson's Nobel Peace Prize for 1919. Medal and Certificate. Oslo, Norway. December 10, 1920.
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The long arm of Lee.

Wise, Jennings C. (Jennings Cropper), b. 1881. The Long Arm of Lee; or, The History of the Artillery of the Army of Northern Virginia; with a Brief Account of the Confederate Bureau of Ordnance.
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A Vindication of the Rights of Woman Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797. A Vindication of the rights of woman: with strictures on moral and political subjects. Philadelphia: Printed by William Gibbons ..., 1792.
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[Wood hornbook] [Wood hornbook] [realia]. [United States?: s.n., 18--]
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