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A70760 Bishop Overall's convocation-book, MDCVI concerning the government of God's catholick church, and the kingdoms of the whole world.; Bishop Overall's convocation book Overall, John, 1560-1619.; Sancroft, William, 1617-1693. 1690 (1690) Wing O607; ESTC R2082 200,463 346

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