Selected quad for the lemma: heaven_n
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A08063
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A discourse whether a noble man by birth or a gentleman by desert is greater in nobilitie; Nennio. English
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Nenna, Giovanni Battista.; Jones, William, Sir, 1566-1640.
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1600
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STC 18429; ESTC S112758
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