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Mother Shipton's legacy, or, A favourite fortune-book : in which is given a pleasing interpretation of dreams : and a collection of prophetic verses, moral and entertaining
Mother Shipton's legacy, or, A favourite fortune-book : in which is given a pleasing interpretation of dreams : and a collection of prophetic verses, moral and entertaining
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Mother Shipton's legacy, or, A favourite fortune-book : in which is given a pleasing interpretation of dreams : and a collection of prophetic verses, moral and entertaining

Date1806
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Mother Shipton's legacy, or, A favourite fortune-book : in which is given a pleasing interpretation of dreams : and a collection of prophetic verses, moral and entertaining. Bound in Dutch gilt paper. Similar to the 1797 York edition. With two letterpress diagrams, which readers were to cover up and then prick with a pin in order find out the answer to their questions e.g. ''Shall I have any Twelfth cake this Christmas?''
Medium
Hardcover books
Dimensions95 p.
Language
CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131137027272D
Book cover: Dutch gilt paper: brown paper printed with alternating diamonds of green, orange an ...
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