A state of the English weights and measures of capacity, as well antient as modern; with some considerations thereon  Being an attempt to prove, that the present avoirdepois weight is the legal and ancient standard for the weights and measures of this kingdom. By Samuel Reynardson Esq; F.R.S.

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A state of the English weights and measures of capacity, as well antient as modern; with some considerations thereon Being an attempt to prove, that the present avoirdepois weight is the legal and ancient standard for the weights and measures of this kingdom. By Samuel Reynardson Esq; F.R.S.