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A86894 The humble petition and information of Ioseph Hunscot stationer, to both the Honourable Houses of Parliament now assembled, against divers scandalous libels, and treasonous pamphlets against kingly government, and parliament proceedings; as may appear by the very books herewith presented. Hunscot, Joseph. 1646 (1646) Wing H3728; Thomason E340_15; ESTC R200877 4,398 8

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