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A01764 The vvorthy tract of Paulus Iouius, contayning a discourse of rare inuentions, both militarie and amorous called imprese VVhereunto is added a preface contayning the arte of composing them, with many other notable deuises. By Samuell Daniell late student in Oxenforde.; Dialogo dell' impresse militari et amorose. English Giovio, Paolo, 1483-1552.; Daniel, Samuel, 1562-1619. 1585 (1585) STC 11900; ESTC S103128 65,159 144

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