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B24213 The History of the treaty at Nimueguen with remarks on the interest of Europe in relation to that affair / translated out of French. Courchetet d'Esnans, Luc, 1695-1776. 1681 (1681) Wing H2187A; ESTC R23154 120,902 300

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