Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 96, August 30, 1851: A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.Various
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Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 96, August 30, 1851: A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
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TOMB OF GEOFFREY CHAUCER.
JOHN BRUCE, Esq., Treas. S.A.
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