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  • Its sides were adorned with what appeared to be battle scenes, and on top lay the figure of a Crusader, his armour covered by the overmantle of the Templars.

    Salvage for the Saint Charteris, Leslie, 1907- 1983

  • Kerry, having adjusted his tie, was standing before the mirror in the overmantle, staring at a large photograph of the charming lady doctor in military uniform.

    Dope Sax Rohmer 1921

  • The overmantle alone was worth the nineteen pounds nineteen shillings he paid for it.

    The Combined Maze May Sinclair 1904

  • Modernity was represented by a brand-new overmantle in stained wood and beveled glass, with little shelves displaying Japanese vases.

    The Combined Maze May Sinclair 1904

  • In the Court-house is a handsome oak overmantle, black with age, which was brought here from the old Court-house in St. Andrew's Court, pulled down in the construction of St. Andrew's St.eet and Holborn

    Holborn and Bloomsbury The Fascination of London Walter Besant 1868

  • Shirts covered with brazen scales, or padded coats of mail with gay overmantle, a helmet, and the front of the chariot protected the warrior from the missiles of the foe.

    Joshua — Volume 3 Georg Ebers 1867

  • Shirts covered with brazen scales, or padded coats of mail with gay overmantle, a helmet, and the front of the chariot protected the warrior from the missiles of the foe.

    Joshua — Complete Georg Ebers 1867

  • Shirts covered with brazen scales, or padded coats of mail with gay overmantle, a helmet, and the front of the chariot protected the warrior from the missiles of the foe.

    Complete Project Gutenberg Georg Ebers Works Georg Ebers 1867

  • Shirts covered with brazen scales, or padded coats of mail with gay overmantle, a helmet, and the front of the chariot protected the warrior from the missiles of the foe.

    Joshua — Volume 3 Georg Ebers 1867

  • Shirts covered with brazen scales, or padded coats of mail with gay overmantle, a helmet, and the front of the chariot protected the warrior from the missiles of the foe.

    Joshua — Volume 3 Georg Ebers 1867

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