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A96665 Plantagenets tragicall story or, The death of King Edward the Fourth: with the unnaturall voyage of Richard the Third, through the Red Sea of his nephews innocent bloud, to his usurped crowne. Metaphrased by T.W. Gent. Wincoll, Thomas, d. 1675.; T. W. (Thomas Weaver), 1616-1663, attributed name.; Marshall, William, fl. 1617-1650, engraver. 1649 (1649) Wing W2973A; Thomason E1217_4; ESTC R204054 37,810 141

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