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A85770 A display of heraldrie: manifesting a more easie access to the knowledge thereof then hath hitherto been published by any, through the benefit of method; / wherein it is now reduced by the study and industry of John Guillim ... Interlaced with much variety of history suitable to the severall occasions or subjects. Guillim, John, 1565-1621.; Nower, Francis, d. 1670. 1660 (1660) Wing G2219A; ESTC R177735 251,394 243

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