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A01382 The famous historie of Albions queene VVherein is discoursed King Edwards ielosie, Queene Katherines chastetie, the Duke of Suffolkes loyaltie, and the Barron of Buckinghams treacherie. R. G., fl. 1600. 1600 (1600) STC 11502; ESTC S105725 44,266 86

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