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A09847 A gagge for the Pope, and the Iesuits: or The arraignement, and execution of Antichrist Shevving plainely, that Antichrist shall be discouered, and punished in this vvorld: to the amasement of all obstinate papists. 1624 (1624) STC 20111; ESTC S120961 58,414 88

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