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A53060 Playes written by the thrice noble, illustrious and excellent princess, the Lady Marchioness of Newcastle. Newcastle, Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of, 1624?-1674.; Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676. 1662 (1662) Wing N868; ESTC R17289 566,204 712

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