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A42079 Gregorii posthuma, or, Certain learned tracts written by John Gregorie. Together with a short account of the author's life and elegies on his much-lamented death published by J.G. Gregory, John, 1607-1646.; Gurgany, John, 1606 or 7-1675. 1649 (1649) Wing G1926; ESTC R2328 225,906 381

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