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A07324 A continuation of Lucan's historicall poem till the death of Iulius Cæsar by TM May, Thomas, 1595-1650.; Lucan, 39-65. Pharsalia.; Cockson, Thomas, engraver. 1630 (1630) STC 17711; ESTC S108891 70,154 154

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