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A29784 Novus reformator vapulans, or, The Welch Levite tossed in a blanket in a dialogue between Hick-- of Colchester, David J--nes and the ghost of Wil. Pryn. Brown, Thomas, 1663-1704. 1691 (1691) Wing B5067; ESTC R19452 34,237 46

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