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A06891 The queen of Nauarres tales Containing, verie pleasant discourses of fortunate louers. Now newly translated out of French into English.; Heptaméron. English Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre, 1492-1549.; A. B., fl. 1597. 1597 (1597) STC 17323; ESTC S120742 69,714 98

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