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A77106 The life and raigne of King Charles, from his birth to his death. / Faithfully and impartially performed by Lambert Wood Gent. Bos, Lambert van den, 1610-1698.; Gaywood, Richard, fl. 1650-1680, engraver. 1659 (1659) Wing B3777E; Thomason E1760_2; ESTC R209760 109,238 223

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