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A68463 Palladis tamia Wits treasury being the second part of Wits common wealth. By Francis Meres Maister of Artes of both vniuersities. Meres, Francis, 1565-1647.; N. L. (Nicholas Ling), fl. 1580-1607.; N. L. (Nicholas Ling), fl. 1580-1607. Politeuphuia. 1598 (1598) STC 17834; ESTC S110013 253,316 688

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