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A96148 A cure for a cuckold A pleasant comedy, as it hath been several times acted with great applause. Written by John VVebster and VVilliam Rowley. Placere cupio. Webster, John, 1580?-1625?; Rowley, William, 1585?-1642? aut 1661 (1661) Wing W1220; ESTC R230815 41,689 62

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