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A15992 The Song of Songs, which was Salomons metaphrased in English heroiks by way of dialogue. With certayne of the brides ornaments, viz. poeticall essayes vpon a diuine subiect. Whereunto is added a funerall elegie, consecrate to the memorie of that euer honoured Lord, Iohn, late Bishop of London. By R.A. Aylett, Robert, 1583-1655? 1621 (1621) STC 2774; ESTC S104589 110,486 224

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