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The story of Pigou, a Malay boy : containing all the incidents and anecdotes of his real life : collected together and arranged for the instruction and amusement of young persons
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Book cover; marbled

The story of Pigou, a Malay boy : containing all the incidents and anecdotes of his real life : collected together and arranged for the instruction and amusement of young persons

Date1825
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  • The story of Pigou, a Malay boy : containing all the incidents and anecdotes of his real life : collected together and arranged for the instruction and amusement of young persons
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Embellished with an highly-finished frontispiece, by Freeman, from a design by G. Cruikshank. First published in 1822 by D. Mackay.
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    DimensionsCover size: 14 cm x 9 cm (5 1/2 in. x 3 9/16 in.)
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      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession Number37131013249974D
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