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A32237 The courtier's calling, shewing the ways of making a fortune, and the art of living at court, according to the maxims of policy & morality in two parts, the first concerning noblemen, the second concerning gentlemen / by a person of honour. Person of honour. 1675 (1675) Wing C301; ESTC R12838 89,719 262

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