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A55548 A very good wife a comedy, as it is acted by Their Majesties servants at the Theatre-Royal. Powell, George, 1658?-1714.; Brome, Richard, d. 1652? City wit.; Brome, Richard, d. 1652? Court begger. 1693 (1693) Wing P3058; ESTC R1147 49,711 57

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