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B11821 Horæ subseciuæ observations and discourses. Chandon, Grey Brydges, Baron, d. 1621.; Cavendish, Gilbert.; Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676.; Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679. 1620 (1620) STC 3957; ESTC S105996 135,065 562

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