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A34311 The ultimum vale of John Carleton of the Midde Temple, London, Gent. being a true description of that grand imposter, late a pretended Germane-lady. Carleton, John, b. 1645? 1663 (1663) Wing C586; ESTC R25966 46,002 53

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