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A61124 Spencer redivivus containing the first book of the Fairy queen his essential design preserv'd, but his obsolete language and manner of verse totally laid aside deliver'd in heroick numbers / by a person of quality. L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704.; Howard, Edward, fl. 1669. 1687 (1687) Wing S4969; ESTC R15355 76,483 248

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