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A88521 Look abovt yov or, A groatsworth of good councel for a peny : being variety of councels, cautions, caveats, and directions : which, as they are necessary for young-men; so they are not to be rejected by old-men. 1654 (1654) Wing L3007; Thomason 669.f.17[76]; ESTC R211786 2,632 1

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