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A54279 A looking-glass for the Quakers: in two columns wherein they may in part see themselves, and may be seen by others. Vide, audi, judica. The first column is, what they formerly published against the Papists; and the other column is, what they published on their behalf, when uppermost. Phil. Anglus. Licensed, May 14. 1689. Pennyman, Joseph. 1689 (1689) Wing P1428; ESTC R221427 14,228 12

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