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EBBA 36217

Manchester Central Library - Blackletter Ballads
[A most Excellent Ballad of St. George for England, and the Kings Daughter of AEgypt, whom he delivered from death; / and how he slew a Mighty Dragon.]
Date Published 1611-1656 ?
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Imprint London Printed for E. Wright, dwelling in / Gilt-spur-street.
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Collection Manchester Central Library - Blackletter Ballads
Page 2.42
Location Manchester Central Library
Shelfmark BR f 821.04 B49
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Title[A most Excellent Ballad of St. George for England, and the Kings Daughter of AEgypt, whom he delivered from death; / and how he slew a Mighty Dragon.][The second part]
Tune Imprint[The Tune is, Flying Fame.]
First Lines[OF Hectors deeds did Homer sing,] / [and of the sack of stately Troy,]FOr with his Lance that was so strong, / As he came gaping in his face,
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Ornament
Notes The first half of this ballad is missing. Title and first lines supplied by EBBA 31713.

Pasted onto the same sheet as EBBA 36216, "The Honest Mans immaginary Dreames: / And his good wishes for the prosperity, / Of the KING, and his posterity."