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A08882 The [first-] second part of the no lesse rare, then excellent and stately historie, of the famous and fortunate prince Palmerin of England and Florian de Desart his brother. Containing their knightly deeds of chiualry, successe in their loues pursuite, and other admirable fortunes. Wherein gentlemen may finde choyse of sweete inuentions, and gentlewomen be satisfied in courtly expectations. Translated out of French, by A.M. one of the messengers of her Maiesties chamber.; Palmerin of England (Romance). Part 1-2. English. Hurtado, Luis, ca. 1510-ca. 1598, attributed name.; Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633.; Morias, Francisco de, ca. 1500-1572, attributed name. 1616 (1616) STC 19163; ESTC S112858 625,182 895

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