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A61158 The history of the Royal-Society of London for the improving of natural knowledge by Tho. Sprat. Sprat, Thomas, 1635-1713.; Cowley, Abraham, 1618-1667. To the Royal Society. 1667 (1667) Wing S5032; ESTC R16577 253,666 459

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