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A77794 Londons triumph: or, The solemn and magnificent reception of that honourable gentleman, Robert Tichborn, Lord Major: after his return from taking his oath at Westminster, the morrow after Simon and Jude day, being October 29. 1656. With the speeches spoken at Fosterlane-end and Soperlane-end. Bulteel, John, fl. 1683.; T. B. (Thomas Brewer), 1656 (1656) Wing B5455; Thomason E892_7; ESTC R206557 6,710 16

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