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The five books of Mr. Manilius containing a system of the ancient astronomy and astrology : together with the philosophy of the Stoicks / done into English verse with notes by Mr. Tho. Creech.; Astronomicon. English
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Manilius, Marcus.; Creech, Thomas, 1659-1700.
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