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A47819 The character of a papist in masquerade, supported by authority and experience in answer to The character of a popish successor / by Roger L'Estrange. L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1681 (1681) Wing L1215; ESTC R21234 71,116 87

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