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A01516 The tvvoo bookes of Francis Bacon. Of the proficience and aduancement of learning, diuine and humane To the King.; Of the proficience and advancement of learning Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626. 1605 (1605) STC 1164; ESTC S100507 164,580 339

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