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A85927 A publique lecture on all the languages, arts, sciences, and noble exercises, which are taught in Sr. Balthazar Gerbiers academy. Imprimatur, Hen: Scobell, Cleric: Parliamenti. Gerbier, Balthazar, Sir, 1592?-1667. 1650 (1650) Wing G568; Thomason E595_3; ESTC R202282 11,690 23

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