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A69318 A proclamation against those that doeth innouate, alter or leaue doune any rite or ceremonie in the Church, of their priuate aucthoritie: and against them which preacheth without licence, set furth the .vj. daie of Februarij, in the seconde yere of the Kynges Maiesties most gracious reigne; Proclamations. 1548-02-06 England and Wales. Sovereign (1547-1553 : Edward VI) 1548 (1548) STC 7813; ESTC S109331 1,357 1

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