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A54514 The tales and jests of Mr. Hugh Peters collected into one volume / published by one that hath formerly been conversant with the author in his life time ... ; together with his sentence and the manner of his execution. Peters, Hugh, 1598-1660.; S. D., One that hath formerly been conversant with the author in his life time. 1660 (1660) Wing P1721; ESTC R19180 17,396 40

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