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A54620 The political anatomy of Ireland with the establishment for that kingdom when the late Duke of Ormond was Lord Lieutenant ... : to which is added Verbum sapienti, or, An account of the wealth and expences of England, and the method of raising taxes in the most equal manner ... / by Sir William Petty ... Petty, William, Sir, 1623-1687.; Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715. 1691 (1691) Wing P1931; ESTC R4596 80,138 248

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