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THE "ORIGINAL POEMS," AND OTHERS. By Ann and Jane Taylor and Adelaide O'Keeffe. Edited by E. V. Lucas. Illustrated by F. D. Bedford. With Coloured Frontispiece and Title-page, and numerous Black-and-White Illustrations. Printed on superfine paper, extra cloth boards, gilt top, large crown 8vo., 6s.; calf, 10s. 6d. "Beautifully produced in every way . . . a charming book."—World.

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TALES FROM MARIA EDGEWORTH. With Introduction by Austin Dobson, Illustrated by Hugh Thomson. Printed on superfine paper, extra cloth boards, gilt top, large crown 8vo., 6s.; calf, 10s. 6d.

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THE SHAKESPEARE STORY-BOOK. By Mary Macleod. Introduction by Sidney Lee. With Illustrations by Gordon Browne, R.I. Large crown 8vo., fancy cloth boards, gilt tops, 6s.; calf, 10s. 6d.

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THE FAIRCHILD FAMILY. By Mrs. Sherwood Revised, with Introduction, by Mary E. Palgrave. Numerous Illustrations by F. M. Rudland. Large crown 8vo., fancy cloth boards, gilt top, 6s.; calf, 10s. 6d.

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THE BOOK OF KING ARTHUR AND HIS NOBLE KNIGHTS. By Mary Mary Macleod. Introduction by John W. Hales. Illustrations by A. G. Walker, Sculptor. Large crown 8vo., fancy cloth boards, gilt top, 6s.; calf, 10s. 6d.

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