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A84661 The French Lucian made English; By J.D. Esq; Nouveaux dialogues des morts. Part 1. English. Fontenelle, M. de (Bernard Le Bovier), 1657-1757.; Dryden, John, 1631-1700, attibuted name.; Davies, John, 1625-1693, attributed name. 1693 (1693) Wing F1412C; ESTC R202364 37,387 157

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