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A26505 Fables of Æsop and other eminent mythologists with morals and reflexions / by Sir Roger L'Estrange, Kt. L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704.; Baarland, Adriaan van, 1486-1538.; Avianus. Fabulae. English.; Astemio, Lorenzo. Fabulae. English.; Bracciolini, Poggio, 1380-1459. Facetiae. English. Selections. 1692 (1692) Wing A706; ESTC R6112 424,392 527

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