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A04587 Dainty conceits with a number of rare and witty inuentions, neuer before printed. Made and inuented for honest recreation, to passe away idle houres. By Thomas Iohnson. Johnson, Thomas, d. 1644. 1630 (1630) STC 14708.1; ESTC S109195 7,109 24

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