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A91603 The life and adventures of Buscon the witty Spaniard. Put into English by a person of honour. To which is added, the provident knight. By Don Francisco de Quevedo, a Spanish cavalier.; Historia de la vida del Buscón. English Quevedo, Francisco de, 1580-1645.; J. D. 1657 (1657) Wing Q190; Thomason E1585_2; ESTC R203342 108,347 327

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