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This close dates from ~ 1521
It was on this close that the first ever editions of the Encyclopaedia Britannica were printed.
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Anchor Tavern Howff of Crochallan Fencibles in Close Was Smellie’s Printing House where were Printed Burns’ Works And Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Parents Of Sir Walter Scott Resided Here Until 1771

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