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A09228 The loue of King Dauid and fair Bethsabe With the tragedie of Absalon. As it hath ben diuers times plaied on the stage. Written by George Peele. Peele, George, 1556-1596.; Du Bartas, Guillaume de Salluste, seigneur, 1544-1590. 1599 (1599) STC 19540; ESTC S110364 31,374 62

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