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A94259
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Some new observations and considerations upon the present state of things in England. The differences betweene King and Parliament impartially disputed, the persons on both sides truly anatomized and the publique faith vindicated. / By J.S. Gent.
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J. S., gent.
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1643
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Wing S91; Thomason E93_14; ESTC R12058
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