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324. SMITH (M.). A Geographical View of the British Possessions in North America with an Appendix containing a concise History of the War in Canada. 16mo, old sheep (a few corner margins worn).

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335. STEPHENS (ALEXANDER H.). A Constitutional View of the late War between the States. Portraits. 2 vols. 8vo, Philadelphia, n. d.

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367. Men of Mark in Virginia. Ideals of American Life. Numerous fine engraved portraits, with facsimile signatures. 5 vols. 8vo, half morocco, gilt tops, uncut.

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The Preface is signed by Margaret A. Pattison of Maryland. 371. VIRGINIA. The Acts of Assembly, Now in Force, in the Colony of Virginia. With an Exact Table to the Whole. Folio, old sheep (worn, pages stained and edges frayed. Sold as is).

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