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A06167 A fig for Momus containing pleasant varietie, included in satyres, eclogues, and epistles, by T.L. of Lincolnes Inne Gent. Lodge, Thomas, 1558?-1625. 1595 (1595) STC 16658; ESTC S109568 23,955 72

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