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A46731
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The works of Geber, the most famous Arabian prince and philosopher faithfully Englished by Richard Russel ...; Works. English. 1678
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Jābir ibn Ḥayyān.; Russel, Richard.
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1678
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Wing J54; ESTC R9945
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