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A10246 Argalus and Parthenia The argument of ye history. Written by Fra: Quarles. Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644.; Sidney, Philip, Sir, 1554-1586. Arcadia.; Cecil, Thomas, fl. 1630, engraver. 1629 (1629) STC 20526; ESTC S112006 79,656 165

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