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A41215 Pian piano, or, Intercourse between H. Ferne, Dr. in divinity and J. Harrington, Esq. upon occasion of the doctors censure of the Common-wealth of Oceana. Ferne, H. (Henry), 1602-1662. 1656 (1656) Wing F797; ESTC R5270 19,316 78

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