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B03226 An elegy on the death of William late Viscount Stafford, who was beheaded on Tower-Hill, on Wednesday, December 29th. 1680. / By a person of quality. Person of quality. 1681 (1681) Wing E413; Interim Tract Supplement Guide C.20.f.3[148]; ESTC R36112 1,765 1

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