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A90972 Tyrants and protectors set forth in their colours. Or, The difference between good and bad magistrates; in several characters, instances and examples of both. / By J.P. Price, John, Citizen of London. 1654 (1654) Wing P3349; Thomason E738_18; ESTC R203206 41,217 58

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