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For some obscure reason the phrase "oleographic sounds" drifted into the bishop's thoughts.

From Soul of a Bishop by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

There is a most wonderful collection of oleographic paleographs brought over by the Americans when they discovered England.

From Mufti by McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril)

Jernington, much impressed—for Charmian's despair had been very definite indeed, "oleographic in type," as she acknowledged to herself—did notice, did see for himself, and inquired innocently of Charmian what was to be done.

From The Way of Ambition by Soper, J. H. Gardner