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A37113 Du Vergers humble reflections vpon some passages of the Right Honorable the Lady Marchionesse of Nevvcastles Olio, or, An appeale from her mes-informed, to her ovvne better informed iudgement Du Verger, S. 1657 (1657) Wing D2921; ESTC R21646 66,712 176

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