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A08907 The heroicall deuises of M. Claudius Paradin Canon of Beauieu. Whereunto are added the Lord Gabriel Symeons and others. Translated out of Latin into English by P.S.; Devises héroiques. English Paradin, Claude, 16th cent.; P. S., fl. 1591. 1591 (1591) STC 19183; ESTC S119509 55,195 420

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