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A09654 The first set of madrigals and pastorals of 3. 4 and 5. parts. Newly composed by Francis Pilkington, Batchelor of Musicke and lutenist, and one of the Cathedrall Church of Christ and blessed Mary the Virgin in Chester; Madrigals and pastorals. Set 1 Pilkington, Francis, d. 1638. 1614 (1614) STC 19923; ESTC S110423 2,464,998 120

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