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A51047 Christian advice both to old and young, rich and poor which may serve as a directory at hand, ready to direct all persons almost in every state and condition. Under XXVII general useful heads. Mocket, Thomas, 1602-1670?; Cross, Thomas, fl. 1632-1682, engraver. 1671 (1671) Wing M2303A; ESTC R217853 68,834 211

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