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A19058 A table of humane passions With their causes and effects. Written by ye Reuerend Father in God F.N. Coeffeteau, Bishop of Dardania ... Translated into English by Edw. Grimeston Sergiant at Armes.; Tableau des passions humaines. English Coeffeteau, Nicolas, 1574-1623.; Grimeston, Edward. 1621 (1621) STC 5473; ESTC S108443 165,888 736

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