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A22206 By the King. A proclamation for the better setling of his Maiesties manufacture of gold and siluer thread within this his realme; Proclamations. 1619-10-10 England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I); James I, King of England, 1566-1625. 1619 (1619) STC 8612; ESTC S100983 4,736 3

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