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A10283 The memorie of the most worthie and renowmed Bernard Stuart, Lord D'Aubigni renewed VVhereunto are added vvishes presented to the Prince at his creation. By Walter Quin, seruant to his Highnesse. Quin, Walter. 1619 (1619) STC 20566; ESTC S110563 24,989 50

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