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A64240 Impostor magnus, or The legerdemain of Richard Delamain now preacher in the city of Hereford. Being a narrative of his life and doctrine since his first coming into that county. Faithfully collected and published by one that will assert the truth of each particular. Yay. Taylor, Silas, 1624-1678. 1654 (1654) Wing T553A; ESTC R219169 24,689 35

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