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A96766 VVithers remembrancer or, Extracts out of Master Withers his booke, called, Britains remembrancer. Worthy of the review and consideration of himselfe, and all other men.; Britain's remembrancer. Selections Wither, George, 1588-1667. 1643 (1643) Wing W3186; Thomason E1121_1; ESTC R204099 4,796 15

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