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Beckman, John, A History of Inventions, Discoveries, And Origins (2 Vols 1846)

Estimate $70 - $140
Closed $95 (13 bids, reserve met)
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Beckman John - A History of Inventions Discoveries And Origins (2 Vols) Translated From The German by William Johnston, fourth edition revised and enlarged, Henry G. Bohn, London, 1846, frontis portrait of the author, Vol I, xxii, (1) 518pp, Vol II, xii, 548pp, full calf, raised spine bands, gilt dec cmpts, ex owners stamp.

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