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A42035 Curiosities in chymistry being new experiments and observations concerning the principles of natural bodies / written by a person of honour ; and published by his operator, H.G. Person of honour.; Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691. 1691 (1691) Wing G1877; ESTC R9237 46,575 122

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