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Serpent of Division, and other texts
Author:
Lydgate, John
Hoccleve
Accession number: MS McClean 182
Primary reference Number: 239589
Project ID: 494
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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