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A96218 The black book of Newgate, or, An exact collection of the most material proceedings at all the sessions in the Old baily, for eighteen months last past ... as also reflections and observations on several passages set forth as a warning to all that read it / by W.W. Gent. W. W., Gent. 1677 (1677) Wing W140A; ESTC R43947 3,907 9

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