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A86498 Dæmonologie, and theologie The first, the malady, demonstrating the diabolicall arts, and devillish hearts of men. The second, the remedy: demonstrating, God a rich supply of all good. By Doctor Nathanael Homes, [sic] Homes, Nathanael, 1599-1678. 1650 (1650) Wing H2562; Thomason E1341_2; ESTC R209143 95,747 222

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