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A47112 A true and perfect narrative of the strange and unexpected finding the crucifix & gold-chain of that pious prince, St. Edward, the King and Confessor which was found after 620 years interment and presented to His Most Sacred Majesty, King James the Second / by Charles Taylour, Gent. H. K. (Henry Keepe), 1652-1688. 1688 (1688) Wing K128; ESTC R12288 13,373 40

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