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A51767 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 Manilius, Marcus.; Creech, Thomas, 1659-1700. 1700 (1700) Wing M431; ESTC R28801 133,603 320

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