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A65620 A journey into Greece by George Wheler, Esq., in company of Dr. Spon of Lyons in six books ... : with variety of sculptures. Wheler, George, Sir, 1650-1723.; Spon, Jacob, 1647-1685. 1682 (1682) Wing W1607; ESTC R9388 386,054 401

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