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A68624 Emblemes by Fra: Quarles Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644.; Marshall, William, fl. 1617-1650, engraver.; Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644. Hieroglyphikes of the life of man. aut; Simpson, William, fl. 1635-1646, engraver. 1639 (1639) STC 20542; ESTC S115515 99,172 392

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