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A78664 Aurea dicta. The gratious words of King Charles I. of glorious memory: for the Protestant religion of the Church of England. / Collected out of [Eikon basilike].; Eikon basilike. Selections. Gauden, John, 1605-1662.; Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649. 1682 (1682) Wing C2150A; ESTC R225066 8,372 22

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