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Mr. Edward Chapman

A publisher mentioned in the preface.

minor

Also known as Mr. Edward Chapman

First appearance: xxxv

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MSMr. SeymourSPSamuel PickwickCFCaptain Fitz-M…MWMr. Winkle Sr.MEMr. Edward Chapman

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