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A44745 The pre-eminence and pedigree of Parlement whereunto is added a vindication of som passages reflecting upon the author in a book call'd The popish royal favorite, pen'd and published by Mr. Prynne wherein he stiles him no frend [sic] to Parlements, and a malignant, pag. 42 : with a clearing of som occurrences in Spain at His Maiesties being there, cited by the said Master Prynne out of the vocal forest / by J.H. ... Howell, James, 1594?-1666.; Prynne, William, 1600-1669. Popish royall favourite. 1645 (1645) Wing H3106B; ESTC R41000 11,924 24

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