House of Commons, Parliament notes, 1626 June 8-1641 April 10.

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House of Commons, Parliament notes, 1626 June 8-1641 April 10.

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Notes on proceedings in the British Parliament's House of Commons. A pencil note on the first leaf describes them as notes "taken, upon the spot" by a member, covering 1626, 1627 and "perhaps" 1628, 1640 and 1641. Bound in black morocco.

1 volume ; 30 cm.

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