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A14538 The office and duetie of an husband, made by the excelle[n]t philosopher Lodouicus Viues, and translated into English by Thomas Paynell Vives, Juan Luis, 1492-1540.; Paynell, Thomas. 1555 (1555) STC 24855; ESTC S101795 103,854 424

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