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A85092 The fame and confession of the fraternity of R: C: Commonly, of the Rosie Cross. With a præface annexed thereto, and a short declaration of their physicall work. By Eugenius Philalethes.; Fama fraternitatis. English. Vaughan, Thomas, 1622-1666.; Andreä, Johann Valentin, 1586-1654, attributed name. 1652 (1652) Wing F350A; Thomason E1291_3; ESTC R200745 45,529 134

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