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A68588 A discovery of infinite treasure, hidden since the vvorlds beginning VVhereunto all men, of what degree soever, are friendly invited to be sharers with the discoverer, G.P. Plattes, Gabriel, fl. 1638-1640. 1639 (1639) STC 19998; ESTC S114836 64,131 128

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