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A47600 Leoline and Sydanis A romance of the amorous adventures of princes. Together, with sundry affectionate addresses to his mistresse, under the name of Cynthia. Written by Sir Fr. Kinnaston, knight, late one of the squires of the body to His Majesty. Kinnaston, Francis, Sir, 1587-1642.; Granger, David, 1611-1675, engraver. 1646 (1646) Wing K760; ESTC R218600 63,502 161

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