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A66733 The law of laws, or, The excellencie of the civil law above all humane laws whatsoever by Sir Robert Wiseman ... ; together with a discourse concerning the oath ex officio and canonical purgation. Wiseman, Robert, Sir, 1613-1684.; Lake, Edward, Sir, 1596 or 7-1674. 1664 (1664) Wing W3113A; ESTC R33680 273,497 368

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