A Journal of the Plague Year: Being Observations or Memorials, of the Most Remarkable Occurrences ... which happened in London during the Last Great Visitation in 1665. Written by a Citizen.... London: E. Nutt, J. Roberts [et al.], 1722. — DEFOE, DANIEL. 1660-1731.

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts, Los Angeles · 17 February 2013
Record ID: TB-2026-2130803
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Defoe, Daniel. 1660-1731., A Journal of the Plague Year: Being Observations or Memorials, of the Most Remarkable Occurrences ... which happened in London during the Last Great Visitation in 1665. Written by a Citizen.... London: E. Nutt, J. Roberts [et al.], 1722. Bonhams, 17 Feb 2013, lot 6217. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2130803.

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Defoe, Daniel. 1660-1731., A Journal of the Plague Year: Being Observations or Memorials, of the Most Remarkable Occurrences ... which happened in London during the Last Great Visitation in 1665. Written by a Citizen.... London: E. Nutt, J. Roberts [et al.], 1722. Bonhams, 17 Feb 2013, lot 6217. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2130803.

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From the same sale Fine Books & Manuscripts · Feb 2013

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ALBERTI, LEANDRO. 1479-1552. Descrittione di tutta Italia. BOUND WITH…	—	$1,500–$2,000
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