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A67366 An essay on the value of the mines, late of Sir Carbery Price by William Waller, Gent ... Waller, William, Gent.; Pryse, Carbery, Sir, d. 1695. 1698 (1698) Wing W552A; ESTC R13385 24,202 82

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