The London Merchant, or the History of George Barnwell: As It Is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury (Paperback) by George Lillo

Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 86. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 86 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white. Excerpt from The London Merchant, or the History of George Barnwell: As It Is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane by His Majesty's Servants

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