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A catalogue of part of those rarities collected in thirty years time with a great deal of pains and industry by one of His Majesties sworn servants /

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Main Author:	Hubert, Robert, 17th cent
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[London? : publisher not identified, 166-?]
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Natural history museums > England > Early works to 1800. Curiosities and wonders > England > Early works to 1800.
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