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A43360 The arguments of Monsieur Herard for Monsieur the Duke of Mazarin against Madam the Dutchess of Mazarin, his spouse and the factum for Madam the Dutchess of Mazarin against Monsieur the Duke of Mazarin, her husband / by Monsieur de St. Evremont.; Plaidoyez de Mr. Herard pour Monsieur le duc de Mazarin contre Madame la duchesse de Mazarin. English Erard, Claude, 1646-1700.; Saint-Evremond, 1613-1703. Factum pour Madame la duchesse de Mazarin contre Monsieur le duc Mazarin, son mari. English. 1699 (1699) Wing H1490; Wing S302_CANCELLED; ESTC R236541 59,638 177

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