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A88868 Legenda lignea with an ansvver to Mr. Birchleys moderator. (Pleading for a toleration of popery.) And a character of some hopefull saints revolted to the church of Rome. Lee, E., fl. 1652. 1652 (1652) Wing L839; Thomason E1290_1; ESTC R208984 68,279 266

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