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MEMOIRS of the LIFE of JOHN LAW of LAURISTON, Projector of the Mississippi Scheme; containing a Detailed Account of the Rise and Progress of this extraordinary Joint Stock Company, with many curious Anecdotes of the rage for speculating in its Funds, and the disastrous consequences of its Failure. By John Philip Wood, Esq. 1 vol. 12mo, 6s. boards.
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BIBLIOTHECA BIBLICA, a Select List of Books on Sacred Literature; with Notices, Biographical, Critical, and Bibliographical. Intended as a Guide to the consultation of the most useful Writers on Biblical Subjects. By William Orme, Author of the “Life of John Owen, D.D.” 1 vol. 8vo, 12s. boards.
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