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A31460 The tablet of Cebes the Theban philosopher, or, A true emblem of human life with an additional treatise concerning tranquillity of mind / written by Hipparchus and translated by Robert Warren.; Tabula. English. 1699 Cebes, of Thebes.; Hipparchus, the Pythagorean. Excellent treatise concerning peace of conscience. 1699 (1699) Wing C1653A; ESTC R35480 26,828 143

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