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A15364 A discourse concerning a new world & another planet in 2 bookes.; Discovery of a world in the moone Wilkins, John, 1614-1672.; Marshall, William, fl. 1617-1650, engraver. 1640 (1640) STC 25641; ESTC S119973 183,088 512

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