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A40022
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The fortune of France from the prophetical predictions of Mr. Truswell, the recorder of Lincoln, and Michael Nostradamus.
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Truswell, Mr.; Nostradamus, 1503-1566. Prophéties. English. Selections.
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1678
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Wing F1619; ESTC R6793
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