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A70582 The science of herauldry, treated as a part of the civil law, and law of nations wherein reasons are given for its principles, and etymologies for its harder terms. Mackenzie, George, Sir, 1636-1691. 1680 (1680) Wing M204; ESTC R21727 101,290 109

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