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A55423 The memoires of Monsieur Du Vall containing the history of his life and death. Whereunto are annexed his last speech and epitaph. Pope, Walter, d. 1714.; Duval, Claude, 1643-1670.; Pope, William, attributed name. 1670 (1670) Wing P2912; ESTC R203010 11,143 23

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