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B07622 Iniunccions geue[n] by the moste excellent prince, Edward the Sixte, by the grace of God, kyng of England, Frau[n]ce and Irelande: defendor of the faithe, and in yearthe vnder Christ, of the Churche of Englande and of Ireland, the supreme hedde: to all and singuler his louyng subiectes, aswell of the clergie, as of the laietie.. England and Wales. Sovereign (1547-1553 : Edward VI); Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553. 1547 (1547) STC 10090; ESTC S92258 10,958 27

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