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A86316 The actors vindication, containing, three brief treatises, viz. I. Their antiquity. II. Their antient dignity, III. The true use of their quality. Written by Thomas Heywood.; Apology for actors Heywood, Thomas, d. 1641.; Cartwright, William, 1611-1643. 1658 (1658) Wing H1777; Thomason E948_4; ESTC R6819 34,648 62

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