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A70807 The English atlas Pitt, Moses, fl. 1654-1696.; Nicolson, William, 1655-1727.; Peers, Richard, 1645-1690. 1680 (1680) Wing P2306; Wing P2306A; Wing P2306B; Wing P2306C; ESTC R2546 1,041,941 640

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