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13 May 1778

Badger, John, fl. 1778

Manuscript document

Title: [List of books bought at vendue]

List of books bought at vendue. Includes Pliny's "Letters," Cole's "Dictionary," and "Telemachus. All in all about 50 books seem to have been purchased. The total came to £31.7.0. Signed by Badger that payment was received.

GLC02437.08430

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