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A01420 An abridgement of Christian perfection Conteining many excellent precepts, & aduertisments, touching the holy, and sacred mysticall diuinity. Written in Italian, by Fa. Achilles Galliardi of the Society of Iesus, &translated into English, A.H. of the same society; Breve compendio intorno alla perfezione cristiana. English Galliardi, Achilles, 1537-1607.; Percy, Mary, Lady, 1570-1642.; Hoskins, Anthony, 1568-1615, attributed name.; Berinzaga, Isabella Cristina, 1551?-1624, attributed name. aut 1625 (1625) STC 11539; ESTC S120493 51,187 200

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