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A09490 The first part of the consideration of humane condition vvherin is contained the morall consideration of a mans selfe: as what, who, and what manner of man he is. Written by I.P. Esquier. Perrott, James, Sir, 1571-1637. 1600 (1600) STC 19773; ESTC S114574 45,485 68

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