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A new essay-instrument invented and described

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: [1675].
Call number: 720568
Creator: Boyle, Robert (1627-1691)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Bookplate of the Burndy Library.
Dimensions: 25 cm (4to)
Associated people: Martyn, John, (active 1649-1680,)
Associated organizations: Royal Society (Great Britain); Burndy Library,
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