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A59992 Six new playes ... the five first were acted at the private house in Black Fryers with great applause, the last was never acted / all written by James Shirley.; Plays. Selections Shirley, James, 1596-1666.; Marshall, William, fl. 1617-1650. 1653 (1653) Wing S3486; ESTC R20878 80,770 488

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