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A paire of cristall spectacles with which any man may see plainly at a miles distance, into the councells of the Army and take a full view of the grounds of all their designes. Published for the satisfaction of al those who will drink his Majesties health, sing Vive le Roy, and cry God blesse King Charles. But chiefly made for the City of London. By a Member of the House of Commons.
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Scott, Thomas, d. 1660.
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1648
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Wing S2088; Thomason E476_30; ESTC R205512
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