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A97182 Anti-Fimbria, or, An answer to the animadversions upon the last speeches of the [f]ive Jesuits executed at Tyburne June 20. 30. 1679. / By A.C.E.G. Warner, John, 1628-1692. 1679 (1679) Wing W904A; ESTC R186273 19,942 28

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