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A43987 Elements of philosophy the first section, concerning body / written in Latine by Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury ; and now translated into English ; to which are added Six lessons to the professors of mathematicks of the Institution of Sr. Henry Savile, in the University of Oxford.; De corpore. English Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679. 1656 (1656) Wing H2232; ESTC R22309 317,285 430

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