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A28639 A guide to heaven containing the marrow of the holy fathers, and antient philosophers / written in Latine by John Bona ... ; [translated] in English by T.V.; Manuductio ad coelum. English Bona, Giovanni, 1609-1674.; T. V. (Thomas Vincent), 1604-1681. 1672 (1672) Wing B3549; ESTC R12920 80,974 225

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