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A44782 Miscellanies by the Right Noble Lord, the late Lord Marquess of Halifax; Works. Selections. 1700 Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633-1695.; Settle, Elkanah, 1648-1724. Sacellum appollinare. 1700 (1700) Wing H315; ESTC R11995 142,175 370

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