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A68113 The third and last part of conny-catching With the new deuised knauish arte of foole-taking. The like coosnages and villanies neuer before discouered. / By R.G. Greene, Robert, 1558?-1592.; Greene, Robert, 1558?-1592. Notable discovery of coosenage. 1592 (1592) STC 12283.5; ESTC S105837 24,846 46

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