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THE STORY OF MARGARET KENT. By HENRY HAYES. 1 vol. 12mo. $1.50.

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CLEOPATRA. By HENRY GREVILLE.  Original Copyright Edition, with new Portrait. 1 vol. 16mo. $1.25.

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