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A34595 The life and death of our late most incomparable and heroique prince, Henry Prince of Wales A prince (for valour and vertue) fit to be imitated in succeeding times. Written by Sir Charles Cornvvallis knight, treasurer of his Highnesse houshold. Cornwallis, Charles, Sir, d. 1629. 1641 (1641) Wing C6330; ESTC R221447 36,256 114

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