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The Game of Draaghtsj or Checkers.
Simplified and Explained. WiUiPractical
Diagrams and liliistralions,together with
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Romantic Incidents in the Lives of
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The Ladies* Guide to BeautyT A Com
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Parlor Theatricals; or, Winter Even^
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Tho Book of500 CuriousPuzzles, Con
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Numbers and Amusing Tricki in Geom
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The Book of Fireside Games: A Repcr-
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The Game of Whist; Rules, Directions
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Containing also Primary Rules for Be
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Old Players,and tho Laws of tho Game.
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