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A41087 A trip to Holland being a description of the country, people and manners : as also some select observations on Amsterdam. Felltham, Owen, 1602?-1668.; Ward, Edward, 1667-1731. 1699 (1699) Wing F659; ESTC R225871 18,466 18

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