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A02532 Contemplations vpon the historicall part of the Old Testament. The eighth and last volume. In two bookes. By I.H. deane of Worcester; Contemplations upon the principall passages of the Holy Storie. Vol. 8 Hall, Joseph, 1574-1656. 1626 (1626) STC 12659; ESTC S103673 131,130 578

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