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A44824 Examen de ingenios, or, The tryal of wits discovering the great difference of wits among men, and what sort of learning suits best with each genius / published originally in Spanish by Doctor Juan Huartes ; and made English from the most correct edition by Mr. Bellamy.; Examen de ingenios. English Huarte, Juan, 1529?-1588.; Bellamy, Mr. (Edward) 1698 (1698) Wing H3205; ESTC R5885 263,860 544

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