A select collection of epitaphs  carefully collected from the tombstones of the most eminent personages in England, Scotland and Ireland. To which are added many That are celebrated for their Oddity and Quaintness of Expression.

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A select collection of epitaphs carefully collected from the tombstones of the most eminent personages in England, Scotland and Ireland. To which are added many That are celebrated for their Oddity and Quaintness of Expression.