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A93074 St. George for England: or, a relation of the manner of the election and installation of the knights of the most noble order of St. George, called the Garter. Which is to be solemnized on the 15. 16. and 17. of April next, at the castle of Windsore. 1661 (1661) Wing S310; Thomason E1086_2; ESTC R208098 6,180 15

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