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A00537 The mirrour of created perfection. Or The life of the most blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God. Written by the R. Fa. I.F. of the Society of Iesus Falconer, John, 1577-1656. 1632 (1632) STC 10677; ESTC S117677 40,184 172

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