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A17597 An admonicion against astrology iudiciall and other curiosities, that raigne novv in the vvorld: written in the french tonge by Ihon Caluine and translated into English, by G.G.; Advertissement contre l'astrologie judiciaire. English Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.; Gilby, Goddred. 1561 (1561) STC 4372; ESTC S107476 26,860 82

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