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Description of a lamp-micrometer and the method of using it

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Description of a lamp-micrometer and the method of using it

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: [1782]
Call number: 487000:0119:06a
Creator: Herschel, William (1738-1822)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 27 cm
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