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A19346 The Cid a tragicomedy, out of French made English: and acted before their Majesties at court, and on the Cock-pit stage in Drury-lane by the servants to both their Majesties.; Cid. English Corneille, Pierre, 1606-1684.; J. R. (Joseph Rutter), fl. 1635-1640. 1637 (1637) STC 5770; ESTC S108694 30,227 84

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