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A66482 The Julian and Gregorian year, or, The difference betwixt the old and new-stile shewing, that the reformed churches should not alter their old-stile, but that the Romanists should return to it. Willes, John, 1646 or 7-1700. 1700 (1700) Wing W2808; ESTC R8290 14,247 34

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