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A37219 A memorial for the learned, or, Miscellany of choice collections from most eminent authors in history, philosophy, physick, and heraldry / by J.D., Gent. J. D., Gent.; Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715. 1686 (1686) Wing D38; ESTC R18713 93,900 252

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