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A33880 The history of the damnable popish plot, in its various branches and progress published for the satisfaction of the present and future ages / by the authors of The weekly pacquet of advice from Rome. Care, Henry, 1646-1688.; Robinson, 17th cent. 1680 (1680) Wing C522; ESTC R10752 197,441 406

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