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The laboratory;, or, school of arts: in which are faithfully exhibited, and fully explained. ... With a great number of other scarce and valuable secrets. Compiled for the use, benefit, and entertainment of the curious: illustrated with a variety of curious copper-plates

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1756.
Call number: 329866
Creator: Smith, Godfrey (active 18th century)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: (8vo)
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