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A07675 D.O.M.S. The life and death of Sir Thomas Moore Lord high Chancellour of England. Written by M. T.M. and dedicated to the Queens most gracious Maiestie; Life and death of Sir Thomas More More, Cresacre, 1572-1649.; More, Thomas, 1565-1625, attributed name. 1631 (1631) STC 18066; ESTC S112843 172,418 475

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