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Title: The pictorial book of ancient ballad poetry of Great Britain, historical, traditional, and romantic: to which are added, a selection of modern imitations, and some translations
Year: 1853 (1850s)
Authors: Moore, Joseph S., ed. (from old catalog)
Subjects: English ballads and songs
Publisher: London, H. Washbourne & co.
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
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