Union First Line Index of English Verse

13th-19th Century (bulk 1500-1800)



First Line: The glories of our birth and state 
Author (Last name, First): Shirley, James 
Title: `The vanity of greatness' 
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Last Line: Smell sweet, and blossom in the dust. 
Library: Bod 
Shelfmark: Montagu e. 14 
Folio: f. 17v 
Ref Nbr: Crum T0668 
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