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A06430 The flowers of Lodowicke of Granado. The first part. In which is handled the conuersion of a sinner. Translated out of Latine into English, by T.L. doctor of phisicke; Flores. Part 1. English Luis, de Granada, 1504-1588.; Lodge, Thomas, 1558?-1625. 1601 (1601) STC 16901; ESTC S103989 101,394 286

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