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A80352 The case of Madam Mary Carleton, lately stiled the German Princess, truely stated with an historical relation of her birth, education, and fortunes; in an appeal to his illustrious Highness Prince Rupert. By the said Mary Carleton. Carleton, Mary, 1642?-1673. 1663 (1663) Wing C586A; ESTC R229508 39,449 320

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