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A96909 Worcesters apophthegmes or witty sayings of the Right Honourable Henry (late) Marquess and Earl of Worcester, delivered upon severall occasions, and now published for the benefit of the reader. By T.B. a constant observer, and no lesse admirer of his Lordships wisdom and loyalty. Worcester, Henry Somerset, Marquis of, 1577-1646.; Bayly, Thomas, d. 1657? 1650 (1650) Wing W3535; Thomason E1350_2; ESTC R204142 43,802 125

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