B09748
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To the right honourable the Lords assembled in Parliament. The humble petition of Captaine Morgan Polden, Esquire.
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Polden, Morgan.; England and Wales. Parliament.
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1644
(1644)
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Wing P2746C; ESTC R181915
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1,322
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A74408
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An act enabling the Lords Commissioners for custody of the Great-Seal, to issue commissions of delegates in cases of pretended marriages.
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England and Wales. Parliament.
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1651
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Thomason E1061_36; ESTC R209290
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1,518
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4
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B10235
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[A pedigree illustrating the claim of Sir Richard Verney to the barony of Broke]
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Willoughby de Broke, Richard Verney, Lord, 1621-1711.
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1694
(1694)
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Wing V242B; ESTC R185953
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1,545
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3
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B01542
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The beautiful shepherdess of Arcadia: a new pastoral song of a courteous young knight, and a supposed shepherd's daughter of Arcadia, in Peloponne [...]. To the tune of, The shepherd's daughter, &c.
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1693
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Wing B1638; Interim Tract Supplement Guide C.20.f.8[30]
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1,616
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1
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A81278
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The Case of John Lord Lovelace baron of Hurley.
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Lovelace, John Lovelace, Baron, 1638?-1693.
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1677
(1677)
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Wing C933D; ESTC R176343
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1,680
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1
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A79975
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The case of Dame Francres [sic] Clifton the Relict of Sir Clifford Clifton Baronet deceased, and William Clifton, Katharine and Arabella Clifton, the son and daughters of the said Sir Clifford, humbly presented to the consideration of the right honourable the Lords spiritual and temporal in Parliament assembled.
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1681
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Wing C4715B; ESTC R176586
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2,807
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1
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A00288
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The effect of the Viscount Montagues bill exhibited in Parliament
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1621
(1621)
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STC 10406.6; ESTC S3350
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3,733
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1
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A63424
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A True and perfect catalogue of the nobility and great officers of state and court, lords spiritual and temporal of the kingdom of England as they now stand, Feb., 1683/4
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1684
(1684)
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Wing T2524; ESTC R12152
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3,887
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1
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A54316
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To the right honourable Lords spiritual and temporal in Parliament assembled, the humble petition of James Percy
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Percy, James, 1619-1690?
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1681
(1681)
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Wing P1463A; ESTC R36664
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6,014
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A90354
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The pedegree and descent of His Excellency, General George Monck. Setting forth how he is descended from King Edvvard the Third, by a branch and slip of the white rose, the House of York. And likewise, his extraction from Richard King of the Romans. With the state, title and descents of the houses of York and Lancaster in their several branches.
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1660
(1660)
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Wing P1048; Thomason E1015_9; ESTC R203171
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6,156
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16
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A80543
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The Copy-holders plea against the excess of fines, uncertain exacted of them by their lords upon their admittance.
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1653
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Wing C6240; Thomason E724_4; Thomason E830_1; ESTC R207260
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6,173
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11
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A77395
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A briefe and compendious narrative of the renowned Robert, Earle of Essex, his pedegree, and his valiant acts, performed when he was generall of the Parliaments army. With a summary chronicle of his life: and in what manner his buriall is appointed to be solemnized. Published according to order.
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1646
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Wing B4525; Thomason E358_9; ESTC R201158
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10,236
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18
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A67157
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Additions to the history and antiquities of Rutlandshire
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Wright, James, 1643-1713.; Wright, James, 1643-1713. History and antiquities of the county of Rutland.
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1687
(1687)
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Wing W3691; ESTC R8889
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10,768
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12
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A09206
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Thestylis atrata: or A funeral elegie vpon the death of the Right Honourable, most religious and noble lady, Frances, late Countesse of Warvvick who departed this life at her house in Hackney neere unto London, in the moneth of June last past. 1634. By Henrie Peacham.
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Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643?
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1634
(1634)
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STC 19516; ESTC S110332
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12,773
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26
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A59975
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The Case in law and equity of Tristram Wodward, Esq. for the mannors of Tuddington, Harlington, and Tyngrith, and other lands in the county of Bedford / reported to the Commissioners of Obstructions by Mr. St. Nichlas the councell for the Common-wealth.
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St. Nichlas, Thomas.
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1652
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Wing S346; ESTC R37140
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13,482
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26
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A13277
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Panthea: or, Diuine vvishes and meditations: vvritten by Io. Siluester: reuised by I.M. Master of Arts. Whereunto is added an appendix, containing an excellent elegy, written by the L. Viscount St. Albans, late Lord High Chancelour of England. &c.
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Sylvester, Josuah, 1563-1618.; Martin, James, fl. 1615-1630.; Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.
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1630
(1630)
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STC 23580; ESTC S118074
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13,759
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32
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A11720
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A briefe chronicle, of all the kinges of Scotland declaring in what yeare of the worlde, and of Christ, they began to reigne, how long they reigned, of what qualities they were, and how they died.
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1625
(1625)
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STC 22007; ESTC S116893
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14,216
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46
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A15040
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A mirror of treue honour and Christian nobilitie exposing: the life, death, and diuine vertues, of the most noble, and godly Lorde Frauncis Earle of Bedford, Baron Russell, Lorde chiefe Iustice, [and] Iustice in Oier, of all the Queene forrests, [and]c. ... Who deceased at Bedford house, the xxviij. of Iune. 1585. AEtatis suæ. 58. Wherevnto is adioyned a report of the vertues of the right valiant & worthy knight S. Frauncis, Lord Russell, sonne and heire apparant of the honour and good giftes of the sayd right noble Earle, who vpon a daye of truce was slaine, by a treacherous strategeme of the Scots, the 27. day of the said month of Iune. The report of George Whetstone, Gent. a faithfull seruant of the sayd right honorable Earle.
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Whetstone, George, 1544?-1587?
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1585
(1585)
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STC 25342; ESTC S111688
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14,333
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24
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A35614
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The case of James Percy, claymant to the Earldom of Northumberland with an impartial account of the proceedings he hath made in the several courts of justice in order to the proving and obtaining his right and title to the said Earldom : humbly addressed to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, and the Right Honourable the Lords spiritual and temporal in Parliamnet [sic] assembled.
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Percy, James, 1619-1690?; Grey of Ruthin, Charles Longueville, Baron, 1618-1643.
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1685
(1685)
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Wing C923; ESTC R219212
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14,579
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14
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A07233
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A sermon preached at Trafford in Lancashire at the mariage of a daughter of the right worshipfull Sir Edmond Trafforde Knight, the 6. of September Anno. 1586. By William Massie bacheler in diuinity, and fellow of Brasennose Colledge in Oxforde
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Massie, William, d. 1610.
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1586
(1586)
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STC 17631; ESTC S105628
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14,758
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35
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A48030
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The arraignment of Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, before the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord High-Steward of England also, a brief derivation of the most honourable family of the Howards : with an account of what families they are related to by marriages / transcribed out of ancient manuscripts, never before published.
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Lacy, J.
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1685
(1685)
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Wing L142A; ESTC R202692
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15,898
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33
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A64609
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Pantochronochanon, or, A peculiar promptuary of time wherein (not one instant being omitted since the beginning of motion) is displayed a most exact directory for all particular chronologies, in what family soever, and that by deducing the true pedigree and lineal descent of the most ancient and honorable name of Urquharts, in the house of Cromartie, since the creation of the world until this present year of God 1652.
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Urquhart, Thomas, Sir, 1611-1660.; G. P. (George Paton)
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1652
(1652)
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Wing U139; ESTC R23558
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17,550
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76
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A07525
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A courtly masque: the deuice called the vvorld tost at tennis As it hath beene diuers times presented to the contentment of many noble and worthy spectators, by the prince his seruants. Inuented, and set downe, by Tho: Middleton & William Rowley gent.
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Middleton, Thomas, d. 1627.; Rowley, William, 1585?-1642? aut
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1620
(1620)
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STC 17909; ESTC S106479
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18,936
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46
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A80073
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The answere and vindication of Sir William Cole Knight and Colonell (presented to the Right Honourable the Lords and others the Committee of both Kingdomes, and by them sent to be reported to the Honourable the Commons house of Parliament of England at Westminster) unto a charge given in by Sir Frederick Hamilton Knight, to the said committee, against the said Sir Will: Cole. Wherein also will appeare, how frivolous, the aspersions are, which were endeavoured to be cast upon the said Sir William, and his regiment, in a pamphlet set forth in anno Dom. 1643. Declaring the services of the said Sir Frederick. Which chiefly occasioned this answer from the presse.
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Cole, William, Sir, d. 1653.
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1645
(1645)
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Wing C5033; Thomason E274_30; ESTC R209885
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19,773
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17
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A21328
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A pleasant commodie, of faire Em the Millers daughter of Manchester vvith the loue of William the Conqueror: As it was sundrietimes publiquely acted in the honourable citie of London, by the right honourable the Lord Strange his seruaunts.; Fair Em.
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Wilson, Robert, d. 1600, attributed name.
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1591
(1591)
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STC 7675; ESTC S111644
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25,226
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50
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A63144
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The tryal and condemnation of George Busby for high-treason as a Romish priest and Jesuite, upon the statute of 27 Eliz., Cap.2, at the assizes and general goal-delivery held at Derby, for the county of Derby, the 25th day of July, in the 33th year of the reign of our Soveraign Lord King Charles the Second, &c : before the Honourable Sir Thomas Street, Knight, one of the barons of His Majesties exchequer / as it was faithfully taken, by a person of quality.
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Busby, George, 1638-1695, defendant.; Person of quality.; England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (Derby)
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1681
(1681)
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Wing T2142; ESTC R28367
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26,523
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42
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A28821
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A mirrour of Christianity and a miracle of charity, or, A true and exact narrative of the life and death of the most virtuous Lady Alice, Dutchess Duddeley published after the sermon in the Church of St. Giles in the Fields / by R.B., D.D., rector of the said church, on Sunday the 14th of March, MDCLXIX.
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R. B. (Robert Boreman), d. 1675.
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1669
(1669)
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Wing B3758; ESTC R11208
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27,802
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56
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A54990
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A description of the province of New Albion and a direction for adventurers with small stock to get two for one, and good land freely, and for gentlemen, and all servants, labourers, and artificers to live plentifully : and a former description re-printed of the healthiest, pleasantest, and richest plantation of New Albion in north Virginia, proved by thirteen witnesses : together with a letter from Master Robert Evelin, that lived there many years, shewing the particularities, and excellency thereof : with a briefe of the charge of victuall, and necessaries, to transport and buy stock for each planter, or labourer, there to get his master 50 l. per annum, or more in twelve trades, and at 10 l. charges onely a man.
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Plantagenet, Beauchamp.; Evelyn, Robert, 17th cent.
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1648
(1648)
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Wing P2378; ESTC R10729
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28,128
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32
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A39530
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The catalogue of most of the memorable tombes, grave-stones, plates, escutcheons, or atchievements in the demolisht or yet extant churches of London from St. Katharines beyond the Tower to Temple-Barre the out parishes being included : a work of great weight and conseqvently to be indulged and contenanced by such who are gratefully ambitious of preserving the memory of their ancestors / by P. Fisher somtimes Serjant Major of Foot.
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Fisher, Payne, 1616-1693.
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1668
(1668)
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Wing F1014; ESTC R28628
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28,171
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61
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A10084
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A verie godlie and learned sermon treating of mans mortalitie, and of the estate both of his bodie and soule after death. Preached at Denham in Suffolke. At the celebration of the solemne and mournfull funerals of the right orshipfull Sir Edward Lewkenor Knight, and of the vertuous Ladie Susan, his wife, both at once. By M. Robert Pricke their beloued and faithfull minister: now also since that time (to the encrease of our sorow for the losse of so excellent a light) departed this life.
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Pricke, Robert, d. ca. 1608.; Allen, Robert, fl. 1596-1612.
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1608
(1608)
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STC 20338; ESTC S112476
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28,846
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49
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A70274
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A particular accompt of the moneys paid into the Receipt of Exchequer, upon the late million act, for the benefit of survivorship containing the names of the several nominees, their ages, places of abode, the sums paid upon each nominee's life : as also, the deaths of such nominees as were certified into the office of the Receipt of Exchequer before the 24th of December, 1693 / examined by the Right Honourable Sir Robert Howard, Kt., auditor of the Receipt of Exchequer ; and printed by his direction.
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England and Wales. Exchequer.; Howard, Robert, Sir, 1626-1698.
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1694
(1694)
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Wing H3002; ESTC R6332
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30,283
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57
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A41299
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A farther defence of dramatick poetry being the second part of the review of Mr. Collier's View of the immorality and profaneness of the stage / done by the same hand.
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Settle, Elkanah, 1648-1724.; Settle, Elkanah, 1648-1724. Defence of dramatick poetry.; Filmer, Edward, b. ca. 1657.; Rymer, Thomas, 1641-1713.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing F906; ESTC R202014
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30,686
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82
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A69606
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The life of Dr. Thomas Morton, late Bishop of Duresme begun by R.B. secretary to his Lordship ; and finished by J.N., D.D., his Lordship's chaplain.
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R. B. (Richard Baddeley); Naylor, Joseph.; Nelson, Joseph.
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1669
(1669)
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Wing B382B; ESTC R37053
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34,218
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206
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A94057
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The floating island a tragi-comedy, acted before his Majesty at Oxford, Aug. 29. 1636. by the students of Christ-Church. / Written by William Strode, late orator of the University of Oxford. The aires and songs set by Mr. Henry Lavves, servant to his late Majesty in his publick and private musick.
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Strode, William, 1600 or 1601-1645.; Lawes, Henry, 1569-1662.
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1655
(1655)
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Wing S5983; Thomason E844_8; ESTC R203677
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40,616
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49
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A08306
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Speculum Britanniae. The first parte an historicall, & chorographicall discription of Middlesex. Wherin are also alphabeticallie sett downe, the names of the cyties, townes, parishes hamletes, howses of name &c. W.th direction spedelie to finde anie place desired in the mappe & the distance betwene place and place without compasses. Cum priuilegio. By the trauaile and vew of Iohn Norden. Anno 1593; Speculum Britanniae. Part 1
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Norden, John, 1548-1625?; Keere, Pieter van den, ca. 1571-ca. 1624, engraver.
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1593
(1593)
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STC 18635; ESTC S113229
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40,877
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140
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A12129
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Changes: or, Love in a maze A comedie, as it was presented at the Private House in Salisbury Court, by the Company of His Majesties Revels. Written by Iames Shirley, Gent.
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Shirley, James, 1596-1666.
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1632
(1632)
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STC 22437; ESTC S117313
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42,908
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81
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A94942
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A true and perfect narrative of the several proceedings in the case concerning the Lord Craven, before the Commissioners for Sequestrations and Compositions sitting at Haberdashers-Hall, the Council of State, the Parliament and upon the indictment of perjury, preferred and found against Major Richard Faulconer, the single and material witness against the Lord Craven, concerning the petition to the King of Scots, vvhich as the said Faulconer pretended, was promoted at Breda by the Lord Craven, and wherein, as the said Faulconer deposed, the Parliament of England was stiled by the name of barbarous and inhumane rebels. Shortly after which oath the Lord Cravens estate was voted by Parliament to be confiscate.
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Falconer, Richard, Major.; Craven, William Craven, Earl of, 1606-1697.; England and Wales. Parliament.
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1653
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Wing T2536; Thomason E1071_1; ESTC R208200
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44,802
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51
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A54308
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This book makes appear the claim, pedigree and proceedings of James Percy now claimant to the Earldom of Northumberland humbly presented to both Houses of Parliament.
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Percy, James, 1619-1690?
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1680
(1680)
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Wing P1460; ESTC R30769
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47,400
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58
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A36685
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Sr Martin Mar-all, or, The feign'd innocence a comedy, as it was acted at His Highnesse the Duke of York's Theatre.
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Dryden, John, 1631-1700.; Molière, 1622-1673. Etourdi.; Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676.; Quinault, Philippe, 1635-1688. Amant indiscret.
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1668
(1668)
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Wing D2359; ESTC R7467
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47,962
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78
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A07315
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A monument of remembrance erected in Albion, in honor of the magnificent departure from Britannie, and honorable receiuing in Germany, namely at Heidelberge, of the two most noble princes Fredericke, first prince of the imperiall bloud, sprung from glorious Charlemaigne, Count Palatine of Rhine, Duke of Bauier, Elector and Arch-sewer of the holy Romane Empire, and Knight of the renowned order of the Garter. & Elizabeth Infanta of Albion, Princess Palatine, and Dutchesse of Bauier, the onely daughter of our most gratious and soueraigne Lord Charles-Iames, and of his most noble and vertuous wife, Queene Anne. Both of them being almost in one and the same degree lineall descent from 25 emperours of the east and west, of Romanes, Greekes, and Germans, and from 30 kings of diuers countries. By Iames Maxvvel.
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Maxwell, James, b. 1581.
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1613
(1613)
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STC 17703; ESTC S112546
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47,997
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58
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A51537
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A most choice historical compendium fitted for the use of all ingenious and inquisitive persons who are curious to know what wonderfull events have come to pass for almost 1000 years, under the figure 8, from 818 to 1688 inclusive : wherein is briefly comprised, the life and death, rise and fall of kings, queens, noblemen, clergymen, warriors and several famous poets : with many other curious remarks and observations, not here mention'd / written in a plain method, by A.M., Gent.
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A. M., Gent.
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1692
(1692)
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Wing M3; ESTC R9727
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48,168
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167
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A37284
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The blind-beggar of Bednal-green vvith the merry humor of Tom Strowd the Norfolk yeoman, as it was divers times publickly acted by the Princes Servants / written by John Day.
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Day, John, 1574-1640?; Chettle, Henry, d. 1607?
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1659
(1659)
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Wing D464; ESTC R6497
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48,229
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72
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A36713
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The wild gallant a comedy : as it was acted at the Theater-Royal by His Majesties servants / written by John Dryden, esq.
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Dryden, John, 1631-1700.
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1669
(1669)
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Wing D2399; ESTC R31381
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49,379
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82
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A07077
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Parasitaster, or The favvne as it hath been diuers times presented at the blacke Friars, by the Children of the Queenes Maiesties Reuels, and since at Powles. VVritten by Iohn Marston.
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Marston, John, 1575?-1634.
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1606
(1606)
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STC 17484; ESTC S109899
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49,411
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74
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A12074
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Cupids vvhirligig As it hath bene sundry times acted by the Children of the Kings Majesties Reuels.
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Sharpham, Edward, 1576-1608.; Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375. Decamerone. Day 7. Novel 6.
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1607
(1607)
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STC 22380; ESTC S117216
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49,723
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86
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A69121
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The historie of the tvvo valiant knights, Syr Clyomon Knight of the Golden Sheeld, sonne to the King of Denmarke: and Clamydes the white Knight, sonne to the King of Suauia As it hath bene sundry times acted by her Maiesties Players.
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Peele, George, 1556-1596, attributed name.
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1599
(1599)
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STC 5450A; ESTC S110383
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49,857
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66
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A54959
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The innocent mistress a comedy, as it was acted by His Majesty's servants at the theatre in Little-Lincolns-Inn-Fields / written by Mrs. Mary Pix.
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Pix, Mary, 1666-1720.; Etherege, George, Sir, 1635?-1691. Man of mode.
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1697
(1697)
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Wing P2330; ESTC R3117
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50,638
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58
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A67894
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The primitive practise for preserving truth. Or An historicall narration, shewing what course the primitive church anciently, and the best reformed churches since have taken to suppresse heresie and schisme. And occasionally also by way of opposition discovering the papall and prelaticall courses to destroy and roote out the same truth; and the judgements of God which have ensued upon persecuting princes and prelates. / By Sir Simonds D'Ewes.
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D'Ewes, Simonds, Sir, 1602-1650.
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1645
(1645)
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Wing D1251; ESTC R200135
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53,793
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72
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A08928
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Thystorye of the right noble and worthy knyght parys and of the fayre vyenne the dolphyns doughter of vyennoys; Paris et Vienne. English
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Pierre, de la Cépède, 15th cent.; Caxton, William, ca. 1422-1491.
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1492
(1492)
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STC 19207; ESTC S104987
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56,437
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76
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A34299
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The double-dealer a comedy, acted at the Theatre Royal by Their Majesties servants / written by Mr. Congreve.
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Congreve, William, 1670-1729.
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1694
(1694)
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Wing C5847; ESTC R19478
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57,523
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96
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A07623
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Certeine matters concerning the realme of Scotland, composed together The genealogie of all the kings of Scotland, their liues, the yeeres of their coronation, the time of their reigne, the yeere of their death, and maner thereof, with the place of their buriall. The whole nobilitie of Scotland, their surnames, their titles of honour, the names of their chiefe houses, and their mariages. The arch-bishopricks, bishopricks, abbacies, priories, & nunries of Scotland. The knights of Scotland. The forme of the oth of a duke, earle, lord of Parliament, and of a knight. The names of barons, lairds, and chiefe gentlemen in euerie sherifdome. The names of the principall clannes, and surnames of the borderers not landed. The stewartries and baileries of Scotland. The order of the calling of the Table of the Session. The description of whole Scotland, with all the iles, and names thereof. The most rare and woonderfull things in Scotland. As they were anno Domini, 1597.; Certaine matters composed together
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Monipennie, John.
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1603
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STC 18018; ESTC S100061
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94
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A51516
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Greenwich-park a comedy acted at the Theatre-Royal, by Their Majesties servants / written by William Mountfort.
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Mountfort, William, 1664?-1692.
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1691
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Wing M2973; ESTC R11791
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59,657
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74
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A16941
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A discouerie of certaine errours published in print in the much commended Britannia. 1594 Very preiudiciall to the discentes and successions of the auncient nobilitie of this realme. By Yorke Herault.; Discoverie of certaine errours published in print in the much commended Britannia. Part 1.
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Brooke, Ralph, 1553-1625.; Leland, John, 1506?-1552. Laboryouse journey and serche of Johan Leylande, for Englaundes antiquitees.
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1599
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STC 3834; ESTC S106718
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98
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A27280
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The city-heiress, or, Sir Timothy Treat-all a comedy : as it is acted at His Royal Highness his theatre / written by Mrs. A. Behn.
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Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689.; Middleton, Thomas, d. 1627. Mad world, my masters.; Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640. Guardian.
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1682
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Wing B1719; ESTC R19571
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61,514
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72
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A08927
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Here begynneth thystorye of the noble ryght valyaunt [and] worthy knyght Parys, and of the fayr Vye[n]ne the daulphyns doughter of vyenneys the whyche sufferd many aduersytees bycause of theyr true loue or they coude enioye the effect therof of eche other,; Paris et Vienne. English
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Pierre, de la Cépède, 15th cent.; Caxton, William, ca. 1422-1491.
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1485
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STC 19206; ESTC S121460
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61,945
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72
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A54795
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Sportive vvit the muses merriment, a new spring of lusty drollery, joviall fancies, and a la mode lamponnes, on some heroic persons of these late times, never before exposed to the publick view / collected for the publick good by a club of sparkling wits, viz. C.J., B.J., L.M., W.T., cum multis alsis----
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Phillips, John, 1631-1706.
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1656
(1656)
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Wing P2113; ESTC R36677
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62,402
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221
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A18769
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The vvorthines of VVales vvherein are more then a thousand seuerall things rehearsed: some set out in prose to the pleasure of the reader, and with such varietie of verse for the beautifying of the book, as no doubt shal delight thousands to vnderstand. Which worke is enterlarded with many wonders and right strange matter to consider of: all the which labour and deuice is drawne forth and set out by Thomas Churchyard, to the glorie of God, and honour of his Prince and countrey.
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Churchyard, Thomas, 1520?-1604.
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1587
(1587)
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STC 5261; ESTC S105094
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65,030
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110
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A27324
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Sir Patient Fancy a comedy : as it is acted at the Duke's Theatre / written by Mrs. A. Behn ...
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Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689.; Molière, 1622-1673. Malade imaginaire.
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1678
(1678)
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Wing B1766; ESTC R4149
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66,794
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98
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A09564
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The catalogue of the chancellors of England, the lord keepers of the Great Seale: and the lord treasurers of England With a collection of divers that have been masters of the Rolles. By I.P. Summerset herald.
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Philipot, John, 1589?-1645.
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1636
(1636)
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STC 19846; ESTC S114645
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67,021
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176
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A16401
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The gentlemans academie. Or, The booke of S. Albans containing three most exact and excellent bookes: the first of hawking, the second of all the proper termes of hunting, and the last of armorie: all compiled by Iuliana Barnes, in the yere from the incarnation of Christ 1486. And now reduced into a better method, by G.M.; Boke of Saint Albans
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Berners, Juliana, b. 1388?; Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637.
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1595
(1595)
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STC 3314; ESTC S103621
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69,877
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187
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A19513
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Two fruitfull and godly treatises, to comfort the afflicted viz. 1. Of the heauenly mansions. 2. The praise of patience. The first contayning the description of the house of glory: the second the loue of patience, to endure all tribulations and affliction to obtaine that heauenly kindome full of sweet consolation for the godly. By Mr. William Covvper, Bp. of Galloway.
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Cowper, William, 1588-1619.
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1616
(1616)
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STC 5943; ESTC S118545
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71,081
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312
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A36790
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The antient usage in bearing of such ensigns of honour as are commonly call'd arms with a catalogue of the present nobility of England / by William Dugdale ... ; to which is added, a catalogue of the present nobility of Scotland and Ireland, &c.
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Dugdale, William, Sir, 1605-1686.
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1682
(1682)
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Wing D2478; ESTC R231444
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71,213
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227
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A65075
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The relapse, or, Virtue in danger being the sequel of The fool in fashion : a comedy acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane.
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Vanbrugh, John, Sir, 1664-1726.
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1697
(1697)
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Wing V57; ESTC R23576
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72,022
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114
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A54698
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The grandeur of the law, or, An exact collection of the nobility and gentry of this kingdom whose honors and estates have by some of their ancestors been acquired or considerably augmented by the practice of the law or offices and dignities relating thereunto the name of such ancestor, together with the time in which he flourished, the society in which he was a member, and to what degree in the law he arrived being perticularly [sic] expressed / by H.P.
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H. P. (Henry Philipps)
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1684
(1684)
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Wing P2022; ESTC R30532
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72,310
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296
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A10728
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Kynge Rycharde cuer du lyon
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1509
(1509)
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STC 21007; ESTC S120269
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73,550
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197
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A11488
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The castell of loue, translated out of Spanishe into Englyshe, by Johan Bowrchier knyght, lorde Bernis, at the instance of lady Elizabeth Carew, late wyfe to Syr Nicholas Carew knyght. The which boke treateth of the loue betwene Leriano and Laureola doughter to the kynge of Masedonia; Cárcel de amor. English
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San Pedro, Diego de, fl. 1500.; Berners, John Bourchier, Lord, 1466 or 7-1533.
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1548
(1548)
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STC 21739.5; ESTC S110641
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74,182
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217
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A28463
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Fragmenta antiquitatis, antient tenures of land, and jocular customs of some mannors made publick for the diversion of some, and instruction of others / by T.B. of the Inner-Temple, Esquire.
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Blount, Thomas, 1618-1679.
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1679
(1679)
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Wing B3333; ESTC R2884
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79,276
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200
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A07619
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The abridgement or summarie of the Scots chronicles with a short description of their originall, from the comming of Gathelus their first progenitor out of Græcia into Egypt. And their comming into Portingall and Spaine, and of their kings and gouernours in Spaine, Ireland and Albion, now called Scotland, (howbeit the whole number are not extant) with a true chronologie of all their kings. Their reignes, deaths and burials, from Fergusius the first king of Scotland, vntill his Royall Maiestie, now happily raigning ouer all Great Brittaine and Ireland, and all the isles to them appertaining. With a true description and diuision of the whole realme of Scotland, and of the principall cities, townes, abbies, fortes, castles, towers and riuers, and of the commodities in euery part thereof, and of the isles in generall, with a memoriall of the most rare and wonderfull things in Scotland. By Iohn Monipennie.
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Monipennie, John.
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1612
(1612)
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STC 18014
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80,300
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130
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A86994
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The information of Sir Frederick Hammilton, Knight, and Colonell, given to the Committee of Both Kingdoms, concerning Sir William Cole, Knight, and Colonell; with the scandalous answer of the said Sir William Cole, Knight; together with the replication of Sir Frederick Hammilton, in answer to the said scandalous and recriminating pamphlet of Sir William Cole. With divers letters and depositions, for the cleering of the said Sir Frederick Hammilton, from the severall scandals and aspersions in the said answer of Sir William Cole.
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Hamilton, Frederick, Sir, fl. 1645.; Cole, William, Sir, d. 1653.
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1645
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Wing H478; Thomason E284_18; ESTC R200063
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81,081
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97
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A91785
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A ladies legacie to her davghters. In three books. Composed of prayers and meditations, fitted for severall times, and upon severall occasions. As also several prayers for each day in the weeke. / By Madam Elizabeth Richardson, wife to the late Sir Thomas Richardson knight, Lord Chiefe Justice of the Kings Bench.
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Cramond, Elizabeth Richardson, Baroness, d. 1651.
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1645
(1645)
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Wing R1382; Thomason E1165_4; ESTC R210104
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81,683
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176
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A28831
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The reduction of Ireland to the crown of England with the governours since the conquest by King Henry II, Anno MCLXXII, with some passages in their government : a brief account of the Rebellion, Anno Dom. MDCXLI ...
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Borlase, Edmund, d. 1682?
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1675
(1675)
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Wing B3771; ESTC R2056
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87,451
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336
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A32776
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A second edition of Camden's description of Scotland containing a supplement of these peers, or Lords of Parliament, who were mentioned in the first edition, and an account of these since raised to, and further advanced in the degrees of peerage, until the year 1694.; Britannia. English. Selections
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Camden, William, 1551-1623.; Dalrymple, James, Sir, fl. 1714.
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1695
(1695)
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Wing C376; ESTC R4896
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99,150
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213
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A36230
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Honors pedigree, or, The [se]veral fountaines of gentry [be]ing a treatise of the distinct degrees of the nobilitie of this kingdome, with their rights and priviledges, according to the lawes and customes of England / [by] that juditious lawyer, Sir John Dodoredge ...
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Doddridge, John, Sir, 1555-1628.
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1652
(1652)
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Wing D1793; ESTC R37279
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103,037
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198
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A36231
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Judge Dodaridge, his law of nobility and peerage wherein the antiquities, titles, degrees, and distinctions, concerning the peeres and nobility of this nation, are excellently set forth : with the knights, esquires, gentleman, and yeoman, and matters incident to them, according to the lawes and customes of England.; Magazine of honour
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Bird, William, 17th cent.; Doddridge, John, Sir, 1555-1628.
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1658
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Wing D1794; ESTC R11125
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103,063
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198
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A08484
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[Here endeth ye hystorye of Olyuer of Castylle, and of the fayre Helayne]; Ye hystorye of Olyver of Castylle, and of the fayre Helayne.
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Watson, Henry, fl. 1500-1518.
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1518
(1518)
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STC 18808; ESTC S100860
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104,179
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212
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A11016
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Here after folows the hystorye of Gesta Romanorum; Gesta Romanorum. English.
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1557
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STC 21287; ESTC S103179
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104,702
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166
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A68674
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Gesta romanorum; Gesta Romanorum. English.
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1510
(1510)
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STC 21286.3; ESTC S4864
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107,969
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170
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A09844
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[The noble history of King Ponthus.]; Ponthus et Sidoine. English.
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Watson, Henry, fl. 1500-1518, attributed name.
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1511
(1511)
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STC 20108; ESTC S105285
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111,150
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197
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A11019
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A record of auncient histories, entituled in Latin: Gesta Romanorum Discoursing vpon sundry examples for the aduancement of vertue, and the abandoning of vice. No lesse pleasant in reading, then profitable in practise.; Gesta Romanorum. English.
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Robinson, Richard, citizen of London.
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1595
(1595)
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STC 21288; ESTC S112281
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113,518
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322
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A30989
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Theologo-Historicus, or, The true life of the most reverend divine, and excellent historian, Peter Heylyn ... written by his son in law, John Barnard ... to correct the errors, supply the defects, and confute the calumnies of a late writer ; also an answer to Mr. Baxters false accusations of Dr. Heylyn.
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Barnard, John, d. 1683.
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1683
(1683)
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Wing B854; ESTC R1803
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116,409
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316
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A61091
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The history and fate of sacrilege discover'd by examples of scripture, of heathens, and of Christians; from the beginning of the world continually to this day / by Sir Henry Spelman ...
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Spelman, Henry, Sir, 1564?-1641.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing S4927; ESTC R16984
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116,597
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303
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A87586
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Parliament physick for a sin-sick nation. Or, An ordinance of Parliament explained, and applyed to these diseased times. Containing a catholicall medicine for all natures and nations, but especially, a generall receipt for all the sickly people in our English-hospitall, and Welch-spittle, compounded after the art of the apothecary, and according to Parliament prescription, as hereafter followeth. Wherein thou mayst see as in an urinal-glasse, the dangerous state of thy English mother, and the genius of the reforming physitians, in seeking her speedy cure, and lasting happinesse, unto all succeeding ages. / By Philo-Parl. Imprimatur, Ja: Cranford.
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Joceline, Nathaniel.; England and Wales. Parliament. aut
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1644
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Wing J757; Thomason E45_13; ESTC R21825
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121,637
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146
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A40854
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The famous history of Palmendos son to the most renowned Palmerin D'Oliva, Emperour of Constantinople, and the heroick Queen of Tharsus, wherein is likewise a most pleasant discourse of Prince Risarano, the son of Trineus, Emperor of Almain, and Aurecinda, sister to the Soldane of Persia : with their knightly deeds, and acts of chivalry, their famous adventures, and most worthy resolutions.; Primaleon (Romance). English.
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Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633.
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1653
(1653)
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Wing F377; ESTC R6035
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124,600
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202
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A33919
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A short view of the immorality, and profaneness of the English stage together with the sense of antiquity upon this argument / by Jeremy Collier ...; Short view of the immorality and profaneness of the English stage
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Collier, Jeremy, 1650-1726.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing C5263; ESTC R19806
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126,651
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310
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A07674
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The honorable, pleasant and rare conceited historie of Palmendos Sonne to the famous and fortunate Prince Palmerin d'Oliua, Emperour of Constantinople and the queene of Tharsus. Translated out of French by A.M. one of the messengers of her Maiesties chamber.; Primaleon (Romance). English. Selections.
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Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633.
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1589
(1589)
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STC 18064; ESTC S110033
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128,708
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203
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A01929
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The famous historie of the renouned and valiant Prince Robert surnamed the Bruce King of Scotland e&. [sic] & of sundrie other valiant knights both Scots and English. Enlarged with an addition of the Scottishe kinges lineallie descended from him to Charles now Prince, together with a note of the beginninges of the most parte of the antie[n]t and famous nobilitie of Scotland. A historye both pleasant and profitable set forthe and done in heroik verse by Patrick Gordon Gentleman.
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Gordon, Patrick, fl. 1615-1650.
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1615
(1615)
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STC 12066; ESTC S105764
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133,248
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196
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A19907
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The muses sacrifice
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Davies, John, 1565?-1618.
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1612
(1612)
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STC 6338; ESTC S316
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141,411
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370
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A29975
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The history and life and reigne of Richard the Third composed in five bookes by Geo. Buck.
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Buck, George, Sir, d. 1623.
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1647
(1647)
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Wing B5307; ESTC R23817
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143,692
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159
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A47111
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Monumenta Westmonasteriensia, or, An historical account of the original, increase, and present state of St. Peter's, or the Abby Church of Westminster with all the epitaphs, inscriptions, coats of arms, and atchievements of honor belonging to the tombs and grave-stones : together with the monuments themselves faithfully described and set forth : with the addition of three whole sheets / by H.K. of the Inner-Temple, Gent.
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H. K. (Henry Keepe), 1652-1688.
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1683
(1683)
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Wing K127; ESTC R22764
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148,361
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432
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A46876
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The apology of the Church of England, and an epistle to one Seignior Scipio a Venetian gentleman, concerning the Council of Trent written both in Latin / by ... John Jewel ... ; made English by a person of quality ; to which is added, The life of the said bishop ; collected and written by the same hand.; Apologia Ecclesiae Anglicanae. English
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Jewel, John, 1522-1571.; Person of quality.
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1685
(1685)
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Wing J736; ESTC R12811
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150,188
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279
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A68635
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The pastyme of people The cronycles of dyuers realmys and most specyally of the realme of Englond breuely co[m]pylyd [and] empryntyd in chepesyde at the sygne of the mearemayd next to pollys gate. Cum priuilegio.
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Rastell, John, d. 1536.
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1530
(1530)
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STC 20724; ESTC S111873
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150,895
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127
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A73271
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The summarie of English chronicles (lately collected and published) nowe abridged and continued tyl this present moneth of Marche, in the yere of our Lord God. 1566. By J.S.; Summarie of Englyshe chronicles. Abridgements
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Stow, John, 1525?-1605.
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1566
(1566)
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STC 23325.4; ESTC S124615
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158,676
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423
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A18329
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The deligtful [sic] history of Celestina the faire. Daughter to the king of Thessalie Shewing how she was inchaunted by the three fairies: with the strange aduentures, trauels, chiualries, tournies, combats, victories, and loues of diuers wandring princes and knights errant, but especially of Sir Marcomyr of Tharsus, who did conquest hir by the sword, and enioied her afterwards in mariage, with the Thessalian kingdome for hir dowrie, and his perpetuall inheritance. Done out of French into English.; Primaleon (Romance). English. Selections.
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Barley, William, d. 1614.
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1596
(1596)
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STC 4910; ESTC S122496
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168,531
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252
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A92155
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Angliæ ruina: or, Englands ruine represented in the barbarous, and sacrilegious outrages of the sectaries of this kingdome, committed upon the lives, consciences and estates of all His Maj: loyal subjects in generall; but more particularly upon the churches, colledges, clergie, and scholars of the same. Containing two briefe catalogues of such heads and fellowes of colledges in the University of Cambridge, and other learned and pious divines, within the city of London, as have been ejected, plundered, imprisoned, or banished, for their constancie in the Protestant religion, and loyalty to their soveraigne. Whereunto is added, a chronologie of the time and place of all the battails, sieges, conflicts, and other remarkable passages which have happened betwixt His Majesty and the Parliament; with a catalogue of such persons of quality, as have been slain on either party, from Novemb. 3. 1640 till the 25. of March, 1647.; Mercurius rusticus
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Ryves, Bruno, 1596-1677.; Barwick, John, 1612-1664. Querela Cantabrigiensis.; Griffin, Matthew, 1599?-1665. London. A generall bill of mortality, of the clergie of London, which have beene defunct by reason of the contagious breath of the sectaries of that city, from the yeere 1641. to this present yeere 1647. with the several casualties of the same.
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1648
(1648)
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Wing R2447; ESTC R204638
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175,259
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292
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A67470
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The lives of Dr. John Donne, Sir Henry Wotton, Mr. Richard Hooker, Mr. George Herbert written by Izaak Walton ; to which are added some letters written by Mr. George Herbert, at his being in Cambridge : with others to his mother, the Lady Magdalen Herbert ; written by John Donne, afterwards dean of St. Pauls.
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Walton, Izaak, 1593-1683.
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1670
(1670)
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Wing W671; ESTC R15317
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178,870
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410
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A01811
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Annales of England Containing the reignes of Henry the Eighth. Edward the Sixt. Queene Mary. Written in Latin by the Right Honorable and Right Reverend Father in God, Francis Lord Bishop of Hereford. Thus Englished, corrected and inlarged with the author's consent, by Morgan Godwyn.; Rerum Anglicarum Henrico VIII, Edwardo VI, et Maria regnantibus annales. English
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Godwin, Francis, 1562-1633.; Godwin, Morgan, 1602 or 3-1645.
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1630
(1630)
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STC 11947; ESTC S106901
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197,682
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360
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A07648
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The honour of chiualrie Set downe in the most famous historie of the magnanimious and heroike Prince Don Bellianis: sonne vnto the Emperour Don Bellaneo of Greece. Wherein are described, the straunge and dangerous aduentures that him befell. With his loue towards the Princesse Florisbella: daughter vnto the Souldan of Babylon. Englished out of Italian, by L.A.; Belianís de Grecia. English
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Fernández, Jerónimo.; L. A., fl. 1598.
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1598
(1598)
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STC 1804; ESTC S104551
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205,421
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294
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A47358
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A topographie or survey of the county of Kent with some chronological, historicall, and other matters touching the same, and the several parishes and places therein / by Richard Kilburne of Hawkherst, Esquire.
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Kilburne, Richard, 1605-1678.
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1659
(1659)
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Wing K434; ESTC R11347
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205,576
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444
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A13273
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All the small vvorkes of that famous poet Iosuah Siluester Gathered into one volume.; Selections
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Sylvester, Josuah, 1563-1618.; Bertaut, Jean, 1552-1611.; Du Bartas, Guillaume de Salluste, seigneur, 1544-1590.; Smith, Henry, 1550?-1591.; Matthieu, Pierre, 1563-1621.
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1620
(1620)
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STC 23575.5; ESTC S106634
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207,883
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650
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A16939
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A catalogue and succession of the kings, princes, dukes, marquesses, earles, and viscounts of this realme of England, since the Norman Conquest, to this present yeare, 1619 Together, vvith their armes, vviues, and children: the times of their deaths and burials, with many their memorable actions. Collected by Raphe Brooke Esquire, Yorke Herauld: discouering, and reforming many errors committed, by men of other profession, and lately published in print ...
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Brooke, Ralph, 1553-1625.
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1619
(1619)
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STC 3832; ESTC S107111
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214,884
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345
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