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A34824 The mistresse, or, Several copies of love-verses written by Mr. A. Cowley, in his youth, and now since his death thought fit to be published. Cowley, Abraham, 1618-1667. 1667 (1667) Wing C6675; ESTC R21532 35,209 128

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