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A37229 The ancient rite and monuments of the monastical, & cathedral church of Durham collected out of ancient manuscripts, about the time of the suppression / published by J.D. Davies, John, 1625-1693. 1672 (1672) Wing D392; ESTC R24290 63,356 175

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