Catalogue of the curious, choice and valuable library of the late Sir Francis Freeling, Bart. F.S.A. : Including The Morale prouerbes of Cristyne (of Pyse) ... &c. &c. Which will be sold by auction by Mr. Evans, at his house, no. 93, Pall-Mall, on Friday, November 25, and nine following days, (Sundays excepted.) 1836, etc / [R.H. Evans].

Robert Harding Evans

Date:: [1836]

Credit: Catalogue of the curious, choice and valuable library of the late Sir Francis Freeling, Bart. F.S.A. : Including The Morale prouerbes of Cristyne (of Pyse) ... &c. &c. Which will be sold by auction by Mr. Evans, at his house, no. 93, Pall-Mall, on Friday, November 25, and nine following days, (Sundays excepted.) 1836, etc / [R.H. Evans]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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