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A32580 By the King a proclamation for the prizes of victuals within the verge of His Majesties household. England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685. 1662 (1662) Wing C3505; ESTC R221877 1,492 1

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