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A48403 A new historical relation of the kingdom of Siam by Monsieur De La Loubere ... ; done out of French, by A.P. Gen. R.S.S.; Du royaume de Siam. English La Loubère, Simon de, 1642-1729.; A. P. 1693 (1693) Wing L201; ESTC R5525 377,346 277

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