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Mathematical institutions. : In three parts. ... By Will. Leybourn

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1704.
Call number: 290087
Creator: Leybourn, William (1626-1716)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: (4to)
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