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A95984 The advancement of merchandize or, Certain propositions for the improvment of the trade of this Common-wealth, humbly presented to the right honoroble the Council of State. And also, against the transporting of gold and silver. / By Tho. Violet of London goldsmith. Violet, Thomas, fl. 1634-1662. 1651 (1651) Wing V578; Thomason E1070_1; ESTC R208173 121,676 189

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