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A16502
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An epitaph vpon the decease of the worshipfull Lady Mary Ramsey, late wife vnto Sir Thomas Ramsey Knight, sometime Lord Maior and Alderman of the honorable Cittie of London Wherevnto is annexed certaine short epigrams, touching the mortalitie of man. Published by the consent of the executors. Written by N.B.
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Bourman, Nicholas.
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1602
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STC 3415; ESTC S104659
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