Rare, naturally occurring metallic chemical element of high economic and cultural value

An historical inquiry into the production and consumption of the precious metals / By William Jacob.

Expériences physiques et chymiques, sur plusieurs matieres relatives au commerce et aux arts / ouvrage traduit de l'anglois de M. Lewis ... par M. de Puisieux.

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An historical inquiry into the production and consumption of the precious metals / By William Jacob.

Expériences physiques et chymiques, sur plusieurs matieres relatives au commerce et aux arts / ouvrage traduit de l'anglois de M. Lewis ... par M. de Puisieux.