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A64066 Quæstio quodlibetica, or, A discourse whether it may bee lawfull to take use for money Filmer, Robert, Sir, d. 1653.; Twysden, Roger, Sir, 1597-1672. 1653 (1653) Wing T3555; ESTC R14802 53,162 192

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