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A57801 The royal wanton containing the Gallick intriegues [sic], with Lycogenes (late King of Albion) his expedition for Hibernia: being the second volume of the Amours of Messalina, with Polydorus, K. of the Goths. Compleating the whole history. By a woman of quality, a late confidant of Queen Messalina.; Amours of Messalina late Queen of Albion. Part 5. Woman of quality, fl. 1689-1690.; Leti, Gregorio, 1630-1701, attributed name. 1690 (1690) Wing R2158A; ESTC R220866 52,428 91

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