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A90644 Royall and gracious priviledges, granted by the high and mighty Philip the fourth King of Spaine, &c. March 19. 1645. Vnto the English merchants trading within his dominions. / Translated out of Spanish, and published for the benefit of such, who desire commerce in those parts. Spain. Sovereign (1621-1665 : Philip IV) 1645 (1645) Wing P1987; Thomason E292_32; ESTC R200157 8,506 25

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