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B01138 The praise of Saint Dauids day. Shewing the reason why the Welshmen honour the leeke on that day. To the tune of When this old cap was new. 1630 (1630) STC 6318; Interim Tract Supplement Guide C.20.f.7[324] 1,250 2

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