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The game of the chesse (1855)

Jacobus, de Cessolis, active 1288-1322. n 83012724, Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492, Jean, de Vignay, approximately 1284-, Figgins, Vincent, -1860 or 1861 · [London] : [V. and J. Figgins] · leaf 55

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