The history of the seven wise masters of Rome […]. [London]: printed by A.W. for G. Conyers, [1722–1739]

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144
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12°


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The text advertises that, "Where are sold, The history of the seven wise mistresses, Pr. 1 s. The history of gesta romanorum. Pr. 1 s. As also, A dialogue betwixt riches & poverty, 6 d. All adorned with cuts.

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The history of the seven wise masters of Rome: containing seven days entertainment[:] in many pleasant and witty tales, or stories: wherein the treachery of evil counsellors is discovered: innocency cleared; and, the wisdom of seven wise philosophers displayed. Newly corrected, and better explained and enlarged. Adorned with many pretty pictures lively expressing the history. […]
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1722–1739


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