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A22003 By the King whereas diuers bakers, brewers, inholders, butchers, and other victualers through their greedy desire of vnlawfull gaine, not contented with reasonable profite in vttering and selling of victuals ... England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I); James I, King of England, 1566-1625. 1604 (1604) STC 8354; ESTC S3682 1,412 1

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