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A60593 The golden fleece. VVherein is related the riches of English wools in its manufactures Together with the true uses, and the abuses of the aulnageors, measurers, and searchers offices. By W. S. Gent. Smith, W., gent., attributed name. 1657 (1657) Wing S4255CA; ESTC R221504 43,793 137

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