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Six portraits of eminent seventeenth century men. Engraving.

Artists and musicians active in the 17th century: twenty heads. Engraving by J.W. Cook, 1825.

Eminent britons : Royal Mail first day cover / Royal Mail.

Eminent britons : Royal Mail mint stamps / words: Nigel Fountain.

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Eminent britons : Royal Mail first day cover / Royal Mail.

Six portraits of eminent seventeenth century men. Engraving.

Artists and musicians active in the 17th century: twenty heads. Engraving by J.W. Cook, 1825.

Eminent britons : Royal Mail mint stamps / words: Nigel Fountain.