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A14448 Here begynneth the lyf of saint katherin of senis the blessid virgin; Vita di S. Catarina da Siena. English Raymond, of Capua, 1330-1399.; Elizabeth, of Hungary, Saint, 1207-1231, attributed name.; Elizabeth, of Toess, Saint, 1297-1338, attributed name. 1500 (1500) STC 24766.3; ESTC S109658 218,906 188

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