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    On which written work were the first royalties paid?

    Question #55324. Asked by shady shaker. (Feb 20 05 7:45 AM)


    TabbyTom

    		"The British Almanac" by Charles Knight, in 1836.

    This is the first recorded instance, according to the New Shell Book of Firsts.

    Feb 20 05, 6:22 PM

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