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A03232 A short and plaine dialogue concerning the vnlawfulnes of playing at cards or tables, or any other game consisting in chance Offered to the religious consideration of all such as make conscience of all their waies. Balmford, James, b. 1556. 1593 (1593) STC 1335; ESTC S100766 4,445 18

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