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A60555 A narrative of the royal fishings of Great Britain and Ireland with busses for pickled herrings and barrel-cod, after the manner of the Hollanders. With further discoveries and helps for the management thereof in a profitable way for the undertakers. Published for the satisfaction of all therein concern'd. Smith, Simon, Agent for the Royall Fishing. 1661 (1661) Wing S4209; ESTC R223752 11,708 26

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