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A59314 Glory's resurrection being the triumphs of London revived, for the inauguration of the Right Honourable Sir Francis Child, Kt. Lord Mayor of the city of London : containing the description (and also the sculptures) of the pageants, and the whole solemnity of the day : all set forth at the proper cost and charge of the honourable Company of Goldsmiths. Settle, Elkanah, 1648-1724.; Child, Francis, Sir, 1642-1713. 1698 (1698) Wing S2688; ESTC R10579 6,456 19

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