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Insurance

• THE SECURITY OF LIFE ASSURANCE. WnEN an investment yields a high rate of interest there is generally something lacking in the way of security, and in return for unimpeachable......

The Brittsi West African - Settlemenys, 1760.4821. By...

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The Church Plate Of Berkshire. Edited By John W. Walker

and Margaret I. Walker. (Published by the authors at East Hagbourne, Didcot. 42s.)—Mr. and Mrs. Walker have done a good piece of work in describing all the church plate......

- Friisvirers To 'enerat . Knowledge Questions 1. The...

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Reminiscences: Personal And Diplomatic. By Sir Vincent...

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