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A43289 A ternary of paradoxes the magnetick cure of wounds, nativity of tartar in wine, image of God in man / written originally by Joh. Bapt. Van Helmont and translated, illustrated and amplified by Walter Charleton. Helmont, Jean Baptiste van, 1577-1644.; Charleton, Walter, 1619-1707.; Helmont, Franciscus Mercurius van, 1614-1699. 1650 (1650) Wing H1402; ESTC R30770 135,801 208

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