Systematic Catalogue of Books in the Collection of the Mercantile Library Association of the City of New York: With a General Index, and One of Dramatic Pieces; Together with an Appendix; Containing the Constitution, and the Rules and Regulations of the AssociationNew York (N.Y.). Mercantile Library Association, Mercantile Library Association of the City of New-York Harper, 1837 - 312 pages |
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