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A04556 The second part of the famous history of the seauen champions of Christendome Likevvise shevving the princely provvesse of Saint Georges three sonnes, the liuely sparke of nobilitie. VVith many other memorial atchiuements worthy the golden spurres of knighthood.; Most famous history of the seven champions of Christendome. Part 2 Johnson, Richard, 1573-1659? 1597 (1597) STC 14678; ESTC S101376 113,461 208

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