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A56293 Orpheus Britannicus, A collection of all the choicest songs for one, two, and three voices compos'd by Mr. Henry Purcell ; together with such symphonies for violins or flutes, as were by him design'd for any of them, and a through-bass to each song, figur'd for the organ, harpsichord, or theorbo-lute ...; Vocal music. Selections Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. 1698 (1698) Wing P4218; ESTC R231719 79,791 448

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