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A44849 A catalogue of many natural rarities ... collected by Robert Hubert, aliàs Forges, Gent. ... and dayly to be seen at the place called the Musick House at the Miter, near the west end of St. Pauls Church. Hubert, Robert, 17th cent. 1664 (1664) Wing H3243; ESTC R19691 17,786 66

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