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A43147 The English rogue described, in the life of Meriton Latroon, a witty extravagant Being a compleat discovery of the most eminent cheats of both sexes. Licensed, January 5. 1666.; English rogue. Part 1 Head, Richard, 1637?-1686? 1668 (1668) Wing H1248; ESTC R217345 253,146 477

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