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A54759 The character of a popish successour compleat in defence of the first part, against two answers, one written by Mr. L'Estrange, called The papist in masquerade, &c., and another by an unknown hand. Phillips, John, 1631-1706. 1681 (1681) Wing P2081; Wing S2671_CANCELLED; ESTC R23102 48,706 43

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