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A11791 Nevves from Pernassus The politicall touchstone, taken from Mount Pernassus: whereon the governments of the greatest monarchies of the world are touched. Scott, Thomas, 1580?-1626.; Boccalini, Traiano, 1556-1613. Pietra del paragone politico. 1622 (1622) STC 22080; ESTC S116983 48,953 96

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