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T136033

From the second volume the work was printed for G. and W. Nicol. Vol. 2 is dated: November, 1801; vol. 3: March 1804; vol. 4: 1806. The Introduction and contents to volume 4 were published separately in May 1805.

London: printed by W. Bulmer and Co. for G. Nicol, February, 1799-1806. 4v., plates; 2 degrees