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A02732 The arch's of triumph erected in honor of the high and mighty prince. Iames. the first of that name. King, of England. and the sixt of Scotland at his Maiesties entrance and passage through his honorable citty & chamber of London. vpon the 15th. day of march 1603. Invented and published by Stephen Harrison ioyner and architect: and graven by William Kip. Harrison, Stephen, joiner and architect.; Kip, William, engraver.; Dekker, Thomas, ca. 1572-1632. Magnificent entertainment.; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637. B. Jon: his part of King James his royall and magnificent entertainement through his honorable cittie of London, Thurseday the 15. of March. 1603. Selections. 1604 (1604) STC 12863; ESTC S122021 15,089 28

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