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A76653 The book of the Revelation paraphrased; with annotations on each chapter. Whereby it is made plain to the meanest capacity; Bible. N.T. Revelation. English. Authorised. Waple, Edward, 1647-1712. 1693 (1693) Wing B2707bA; ESTC R228092 335,011 550

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