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A78196 Venus in the cloister, Or The nun in her smock. In curious dialogues, addressed to the Lady Abbess of Loves Paradice, / by the Abbot Du Prat. ; Done out of French.; Venus dans le cloitre ou La religieuse en chemise. English Barrin, Jean, ca. 1640-1718. 1683 (1683) Wing B920B; ESTC R174889 52,352 174

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