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The vvelspring of wittie conceites : containing, a methode, asvvell to speake, as to endight (aptly and eloquently of sundrie matters: as (also) see great varietie of pithy sentences, vertuous sayings, and right morall instructions ... Out of Italian, by W. Phist. student.

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Other Authors:	Phiston, William
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	At London : Printed by Richard Iones: dwelling at the signe of the Rose and the Crowne, neere Holburne Bridge, 1584.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Letter writing > Early works to 1800. Conduct of life > Early works to 1900.
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