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A51771 The lost lover, or, The jealous husband a comedy, as it is acted at the Theatre Royal by His Majesty's servants / written by Mrs. Manley. Manley, Mrs. (Mary de la Rivière), 1663-1724. 1696 (1696) Wing M435; ESTC R7067 31,898 53

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