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A11368
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An admirable method to loue, serue and honour the B. Virgin Mary With diuers practicable exercises thereof. Al inriched with choice examples. Written in Italian by the R. F. Alexis de Salo, Capuchin. And Englished by R.F.
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Salo, Alessio Segala de.; R. F., fl. 1639.
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1639
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STC 21628; ESTC S100011
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