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A13404 A true and most exact map of the siedge of Rochell, presented to the Kings Maiestie the first day of May, 1628 by Melchior Tavernor, grauer & printer to His Ma[ies]tie, dwelling in the isle of the palace, at the golden vvheate-eare. Tavernier, Melchior, d. 1641. 1628 (1628) STC 23716.5; ESTC S1016 1,967 2

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