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A collection of emblemes, ancient and moderne : quickened vvith metricall illustrations, both morall and divine : and disposed into lotteries, that instruction and good counsell may bee furthered by an honest and pleasant recreation (1635)

Wither, George, 1588-1667, Marshall, William, fl. 1617-1650, Passe, Crispijn van de, ca. 1565-1637 · London : Printed by A[ugustine]. M[athewes]. for Richard Royston ... · leaf 171

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