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A51373
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Proposals by William Morgan His Majesties cosmographer, for vending Mr. Ogilby's works in a standing lottery to enable him to finish Britannia, with the second part of Asia, and Europe. By His Majesties authority under the Great Seal, &c.
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Morgan, William.
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1677
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Wing M2755; ESTC R217804
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