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A07549 The custumers apology That is to say, a generall answere to informers of all sortes, and their iniurious complaints, against the honest reputation of the collectors of her Maiesties custumes, specially in the out-portes of this realme. Written onely for vnderstanding readers and wise in highest authoritie, to reade and discerne by. Alwaies prouided, in reading reade all, or nothing at all. Milles, Tho. (Thomas), 1550?-1627? 1599 (1599) STC 17928; ESTC S100765 23,308 30

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