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A06468 Bosvvorth-field with a taste of the variety of other poems, left by Sir Iohn Beaumont, Baronet, deceased: set forth by his sonne, Sir Iohn Beaumont, Baronet; and dedicated to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie. Beaumont, John, Sir, 1583-1627.; Beaumont, John, Sir, d. 1644. 1629 (1629) STC 1694; ESTC S101234 77,419 230

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