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"A COLLECTION OF ENGLISH PROVERBS" BY JOHN RAY.

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"A COLLECTION OF ENGLISH PROVERBS" BY JOHN RAY.

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Second edition printed at Cambridge by "John Hays Printer to the University for W. Morden 1678". Includes an appendix for Hebrew proverbs. Printed on laid paper with rebound leather cover. Printed bookplate for JacobHoublon Esq. and inked name "Eliz. J. Cughes". Minor wear, toning.

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"A COLLECTION OF ENGLISH PROVERBS" BY JOHN RAY.

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