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A66272 By the King and Queen, a proclamation concerning colours to be worn on board ships England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary); Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694.; William III, King of England, 1650-1702. 1694 (1694) Wing W2558; ESTC R37258 1,928 1

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