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A88815 The Antichristian Presbyter: or, Antichrist transformed; Assuming the nevv shape of a Reformed Presbyter, as his last and subtlest disguise to deceive the nations. / By Richard Laurence, Marshal-Generall. Lawrence, Richard, d. 1684. 1647 (1647) Wing L674; Thomason E370_22; ESTC R201297 13,810 23

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