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A09553 The philosopher of the court, written by Philbert of Vienne in Champaigne, and Englished by George North, gentlema[n].; Philosophe de court. English Philibert, de Vienne, 16th cent.; North, George, gentleman. 1575 (1575) STC 19832; ESTC S114638 55,136 134

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