Angliae notitia: or the present state of England ... Together with divers reflections upon the antient state thereof / Continued by ... John Chamberlayne.

  • Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616-1703
Date:
1704
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Credit: Angliae notitia: or the present state of England ... Together with divers reflections upon the antient state thereof / Continued by ... John Chamberlayne. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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