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A59163 The use of passions written in French by J.F. Senault ; and put into English by Henry, Earl of Monmouth.; De l'usage des passions. English Senault, Jean-François, 1601-1672.; Monmouth, Henry Carey, Earl of, 1596-1661. 1671 (1671) Wing S2505; ESTC R17401 255,670 850

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