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A65810 The rarities of Russia with the interest of England in point of trade with that country which occasioned the magnificent entertainments of the Russian ambassadours, 1. by Queen Elizabeth, anno 1589, 2. by King James, November 5, 1617, 3. by King Charles the Second, 1662, which are here described / by Will. White merchant. White, Will. (William), merchant. 1662 (1662) Wing W1857; ESTC R38600 16,022 28

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