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A28570 A just and seasonable reprehension of naked breasts and shoulders written by a grave and learned papist ; translated by Edward Cooke, Esquire ; with a preface by Mr. Richard Baxter.; De l'abus des nudités de gorge. English Boileau, Jacques, 1635-1716.; Cooke, Edward, fl. 1678. 1678 (1678) Wing B3463A; ESTC R18399 51,556 182

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