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A56585 Travels thro' Germany, Bohemia, Swisserland, Holland, and other parts of Europe describing the most considerable citys and the palaces of princes : together with historical relations and critical observations upon ancient medals and inscriptions / by Charles Patin ; made English and illustrated with copper cuts and a map. Patin, Charles, 1633-1693. 1696 (1696) Wing P721; ESTC R25578 112,677 496

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