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A48266 Letters written by a French gentleman, giving a faithful and particular account of the transactions at the court of France, relating to the publick interest of Europe with historical and political reflexions on the ancient and present state of that kingdom / communicated by Monsieur Vassor. Le Vassor, Michel, 1646-1718. 1695 (1695) Wing L1795; ESTC R12280 36,438 62

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