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  • François Villette. Line engraving by E. Desrochers.

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    François Villette. Line engraving by E. Desrochers.

    | Date: 1715 | Reference: 9422i
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    Archimedes and the burning mirrors of Syracuse / D.L. Simms.

    Simms, D. L. | Date: 1977

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