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A47635 The transproser rehears'd, or, The fifth act of Mr. Bayes's play being a postscript to the animadversions on the preface to Bishop Bramhall's vindication, &c. : shewing what grounds there are of fears and jealousies of popery. Leigh, Richard 1649 or 50-1728. 1673 (1673) Wing L1020; ESTC R20370 60,432 152

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