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A33071 A true tragical history of two illustrious Italian families, couched under the names of Alcimus and Vannoza written in French by the learned J.P. Bishop of Belley ; done into English by a person of quality.; Alcime. English Camus, Jean-Pierre, 1584-1652.; Person of quality. 1677 (1677) Wing C419; ESTC R12883 110,549 304

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