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A40330 A collection of the several books and vvritings, given forth by that faithful servant of God and his people, George Fox, the Younger; Selections. 1662 Fox, George, d. 1661.; Penington, Isaac, 1616-1679. 1662 (1662) Wing F1996; ESTC R328 177,418 339

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