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A52437 The theory and regulation of love a moral essay, in two parts : to which are added letters philosophical and moral between the author and Dr. Henry More / by John Norris ... Norris, John, 1657-1711.; More, Henry, 1614-1687. 1688 (1688) Wing N1272; ESTC R21881 81,143 264

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