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A61210 A description of France in its several governments together with the most considerable cities, sea-ports, and rivers of that kingdom; as also the distances, with the longitudes, and latitudes of each place, &c. with many other remarks, necessary to the knowledge of that kingdom. By J.S. Gent. Illustrated with a map. J. S.; Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698, engraver. 1692 (1692) Wing S51; ESTC R212956 41,764 137

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