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A47534 The knavery of astrology discover'd, in oberservations upon every month, ofthe year 1680 together with the nature of the seven planets, etc. / by Tim Tell-Troth ... Tell-Troth, Tim. 1680 (1680) Wing K676; ESTC R5129 9,242 22

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