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A57163 A sermon touching the use of humane learning preached in Mercers-Chappel at the funeral of that learned gentleman, Mr. John Langley, late school-master of Pauls School in London, on the 21 day of September, 1657 / by Ed. Reynolds ... Reynolds, Edward, 1599-1676. 1658 (1658) Wing R1287; ESTC R9227 19,525 40

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