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A79982 Cloria and Narcissus continued a delightfull and new romance, imbellished with divers politicall notions, and singular remarks of moderne transactions. Written by an honourable person.; Princess Cloria. Part 2. 1653 (1653) Wing C4726; Thomason E1437_2; ESTC R209582 173,183 331

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