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A90361 The English Episcopacy and liturgy asserted by the great refomers abroad, and the most glorious and royal martyr the late King his opinion and suffrage for them. Published by a private gentleman for the publique good. Peirce, Edmund, Sir, d. 1667. 1660 (1660) Wing P1062; Thomason E1032_10; ESTC R208951 27,962 48

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