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A20374 [An apologie of the Earle of Essex] Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1566-1601.; Rich, Penelope, Lady, 1562?-1607. Lady Rich to Her Maiestie in the behalfe of the Earle of Essex. 1600 (1600) STC 6787.7; ESTC S341 26,155 38

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