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Two bookes of epigrammes, and epitaphs

Dedicated to two top-branches of gentry: Sir Charles Shirley, Baronet, and William Davenport, Esquire. Written by Thomas Bancroft
Bancroft, Thomas (fl. 1633-1658)

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The First Booke of Epigrammes.
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The second Booke of Epigrammes.

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120. To Aston Cokaine, Esquire.

He that with Learning, Vertue doth combine,
May (though a Laick) passe for a divine
Piece of perfection, Such to all mens sight
Appeares your selfe: who, if you take delight
In these composures, your applausive show
Will stampe conceits, and make them currant goe.
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