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A31068 The blazing star, or, A discourse of comets, their natures and effects in a letter from J.B. to T.C. concerning the late comet seen on Sunday, December the 11, 1664, at Ibbesley in Hantshire and since at London and Westminster and divers other places of this kingdom. J. B. 1665 (1665) Wing B94; ESTC R5134 25,274 54

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