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A collection of emblemes, ancient and moderne : quickened vvith metricall illvstrations, 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, Passe, Crispijn van de, approximately 1565-1637, Matthewes, Augustine, printer, Royston, Richard, 1599-1686, bookseller, Marshall, William (Engraver), Rollenhagen, Gabriel, 1583-1619 · London : Printed by A.M. for Richard Royston · leaf 204

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faft, that (if fuch Dreames I had) My thoughts, and iongings, arc not now fo naad.For, plainc I fee, that, had my Fortunes broughtSuch Wealth, at firft, as my fmall Wtt hath fought;I might my fclfe, and others, have undone,Inftcad of Cturfes, which I thought to runne.I fTndc my Povertie, for race… … ILLVSTR. XLIII.

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