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A90369 The history of the French Academy, erected at Paris by the late famous Cardinal de Richelieu, and consisting of the most refined wits of that nation. Wherein is set down its original and establishment, its statutes, daies, places, and manner of assemblies, &c. With the names of its members, a character of their persons, and a catalogue of their works. / Written in French, by Mr. Paul Pellison, counseller and secretary of the King of France.; Relation contenant l'histoire de l'Académie française. English Pellisson-Fontanier, Paul, 1624-1693.; Some, Henry. 1657 (1657) Wing P1110; Thomason E1595_1; ESTC R203126 122,702 275

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