Selected quad for the lemma: england_n
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A41855
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The great and ancient charter of the Cinque-Ports of our lord the King, and the members of the same
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Cinque Ports (Association); England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II). aut
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1682
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Wing G1632; ESTC R215891
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