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A35986 Of the sympathetick powder a discourse in a solemn assembly at Montpellier / made in French by Sir Kenelm Digby, Knight, 1657.; Discours fait en une célèbre assemblée, touchant la guérison des playes par la poudre de sympathie. English Digby, Kenelm, Sir, 1603-1665. 1669 (1669) Wing D1446; ESTC R20320 50,741 64

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