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A42744 The history of the Athenian Society for the resolving all nice and curious questions / by a gentleman who got secret intelligence of thir whole proceedings ; to which are prefixed several poems, written by Mr. Tate, Mr. Motteux, Mr. Richardson, and others. Gildon, Charles, 1665-1724.; R. L. 1691 (1691) Wing G730; ESTC R35698 78,195 42

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