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A62320 The unexpected choice a novel / by Monsieur Scarron ; rendred into English, with addition and advantage, by John Davies of Kidwelly.; Châtinient de l'avarice. English Scarron, Monsieur, 1610-1660.; Davies, John, 1625-1693. 1670 (1670) Wing S837; ESTC R13680 49,891 277

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