The works of the famous antiquary, Polidore Virgil / compendiously English't by John Langley, containing the original of all arts, sciences, mysteries, orders, rites, and ceremonies, both ecclesiastical and civil.

  • Vergil, Polydore, 1470?-1555
Date:
1663
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Credit: The works of the famous antiquary, Polidore Virgil / compendiously English't by John Langley, containing the original of all arts, sciences, mysteries, orders, rites, and ceremonies, both ecclesiastical and civil. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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