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A18451 Remonstrances, to the Duke de Mayne lieu-tenaunt generall of the estate and crowne of Fraunce. Wherein, by way of information, are discouered diuers priueties, concerning the proceedings and affayres of that Duke, and his associates. Trulie translated out of the French coppie, printed at Paris, by Ant: Ch Chute, Anthony, d. 1595? 1593 (1593) STC 5012; ESTC S119236 17,880 32

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