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A80112 A Collection of poems on affairs of state; viz. ... / by A- M-l, Esq.; and other eminent wits. ; Most whereof never before printed. Marvell, Andrew, 1621-1678.; Dryden, John, 1631-1700.; Sprat, Thomas, 1635-1713.; Waller, Edmund, 1606-1687. 1689 (1689) Wing C5176A; ESTC R202112 18,960 36

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