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A08266
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The rule of the most blissed Father Saint Benedict patriarke of all munkes; Regula. English
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Benedict, Saint, Abbot of Monte Cassino.; Gray, Alexia.; Brussels (Belgium). Our Blessed Lady the Perpetuall Virgin Mary (Abbey of Benedictine nuns)
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STC 1860; ESTC S101606
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